Audit Senior Associate- SEC

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in the United States is seeking an Audit Senior Associate to deliver industry-focused audit and other assurance services to middle-market clients. You will lead planning and execution, supervise testing, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with managers and partners to provide practical business recommendations.

The role offers hybrid work with opportunities for career growth through structured development programs and a culture that values client service

Qualifications

• 4-year degree, License eligible.
• 3 years of experience in auditing.
• CPA preferred or pursuing CPA.
• SEC/public company auditing experience preferred.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing assurance and consulting services to industry clients.
• Proactively engage with clients throughout the year to gather information for testing.
• Plan and supervise the execution of all audit engagement activities.
• Review and perform substantive testing on balance sheets and income statements.
• Conduct and review tests of internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Discuss findings with the Manager and Partner and provide business recommendations.
• Learn and grow through on-the-job coaching and firm-wide development programs.
• Network and build relationships internally and with clients.
• Support growth and development of team members under Baker Tilly's philosophy.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership

Project management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Initiative

Adaptability

Microsoft Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OverviewBaker 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.Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency (\"search firm\") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.Job Description:ResponsibilitiesAre 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:Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various assurance and consulting services to industry specific clients:Proactively engage with your clients throughout the year to gather needed information to complete testing and respond to questions raised.Plan and supervise the execution of all audit engagement activities.Review and perform substantive testing on client’s balance sheets and income statements.Conduct and review tests to assess deficiencies of internal controls and make recommendations for improvement.Play an active role in discussions with the Manager and Partner relative to business recommendations resulting from testing performed and information gathered.Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs.Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and with your clients.Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals.Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance.Minimum Qualifications4-year degree, License eligible3 years of experiencePreferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in accounting or an undergraduate degree with sufficient coursework to sit for the CPA examCPA preferred or actively pursuing completion of examThree (3)+ years of experience providing financial statement auditing services within a public accounting firmSEC/ public company auditing experience preferredDemonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solvingStrong leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptabilityMicrosoft Suite skillsEligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferredThe pay rate range for this job position is $79,400.00 to $108,900.00. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees/certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.#LI-Hybrid#LI-NH1