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

Baker Tilly; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US, LLP in Iselin, NJ is seeking an Audit Senior Associate to join a leading public accounting firm known for growth and client focus.

You will lead audit fieldwork, assess risks, and advise on improvements while mentoring junior staff. The role offers strong career trajectory, client interaction, and a supportive team environment that values precision and service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of audit experience, preferably with AEC exposure.
• CPA certification is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design audit procedures with the audit team and clients.
• Lead audit fieldwork and test financial statements and controls.
• Maintain client relationships and present audit findings with recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and industry regulations.
• Support junior staff, review their work, and manage deadlines.

Skills

Audit experience

Client relationship management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Office

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. Visitbakertilly.comor join the conversation onLinkedIn,FacebookandInstagram.

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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