Audit Senior Associate, AEC (Arc, Engineering, Construction)

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in New York is seeking an Audit Senior Associate to deliver industry-focused audit and other assurance services to middle-market clients in the AEC sector. You will work face-to-face with clients, build trusted relationships, and own audit components end-to-end.

The role offers growth, mentorship, and flexible scheduling options; you will supervise juniors, manage fieldwork, and help ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 3+ years of audit experience with exposure to AEC (construction) clients.
• Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with audit team to plan and design audit procedures and ensure standards.
• Lead audit fieldwork, testing financial statements and internal controls.
• Maintain relationships with AEC clients and relay findings with recommendations.
• Prepare clear audit reports highlighting material weaknesses and improvements.
• Ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations and standards in AEC.
• Supervise junior staff and review their work to ensure quality.
• Monitor budget and resources to complete engagements on time.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Tax software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA certification (highly preferred)

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Description:

Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing public accounting firms? Would you like the ability to focus on one industry sector and further become an expert for your clients? If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly US (BT) as an Audit Senior Associate! This is a great opportunity to be a valued business advisor delivering industry-focused audit and other assurance services to middle market clients. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development. You will enjoy this role if: You are looking for an opportunity to build your career in a specific industry, becoming an industry expert to the clients you serve. You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges. You want to work for a leading CPA advisory firm that serves middle market clients and whose owners have both their clients’ and employees’ best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions. You value your development and want to work for a firm that provides you the autonomy to own your schedule and career through structured programs (ask us about My Time Off, My Development and Dress for Your Day!). You want to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical accounting skills to build a career with endless opportunities now, for tomorrow

What you will do:

• Collaborate with the audit team and clients to plan and design audit procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards.
• Assess and identify areas of financial risk and recommend appropriate controls to mitigate those risks for AEC clients.
• Lead audit fieldwork, including the testing of financial statements, internal controls, and transactional data.
• Establish and maintain relationships with AEC clients, communicating audit findings and providing recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports, highlighting any material weaknesses or deficiencies in financial reporting, and suggest actionable solutions.
• Ensure that AEC clients comply with industry-specific regulations and standards, such as revenue recognition, percentage of completion accounting, and other construction-related accounting principles.
• Stay updated on industry-specific accounting and auditing standards, regulations, and best practices relevant to the AEC sector.
• Provide guidance, supervision, and training to junior staff members, and review their work to maintain high-quality audit procedures.
• Monitor the budget and resources for audit engagements to ensure they are completed on time and within budget constraints.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of audit processes and contribute to the development of best practices for AEC audits.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA certification is highly preferred.
• Experience: 3 + years of audit experience, preferably with exposure to AEC clients.
• Profound knowledge of tax regulations, financial services, and relevant tax software.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite.

The pay ranges for this position are listed below. This range represents a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation the firm expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of relevant factors, including an applicant’s skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

• In New York, NY: pay rate range is $96,700 to $125,000
• In Uniondale, NY: pay rate range is $92,800 to $120,000
• In Iselin, NJ: pay rate range is $89,000 to $115,000