Audit Senior - Real Estate

Baker Tilly US; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 86,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is seeking an Audit Senior Associate to deliver industry‑focused audit and other assurance services to middle‑market clients. You will be part of a fast‑growing firm with opportunities for upward career trajectory, flexibility, and meaningful relationships with clients.

You will lead engagement teams, supervise audits, assess internal controls, mentor colleagues, and contribute to growth through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy while balancing work and life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with coursework to sit for the CPA exam.
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion of the exam.
• 2+ years of experience in financial statement auditing within a public accounting firm.
• Strong time management, communication, interpersonal, relationship-building, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills with initiative and adaptability.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing assurance and consulting services to industry-specific clients.
• Proactively engage with clients throughout the year to gather information and respond to questions.
• Plan and supervise execution of all audit engagement activities.
• Review and perform substantive testing on balance sheets and income statements.
• Conduct and review tests to assess internal controls and make improvement recommendations.
• Discuss results with Manager and Partner to inform business recommendations.
• Learn and grow through on-the-job coaching and firm-wide development programs.
• Network to build relationships internally and with clients.
• Support growth and development of team members per firm philosophy.
• Engage in friendships, social activities and team outings balancing work-life.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Leadership

Project management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA exam in progress or completed

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 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 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, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

Responsibilities

As an Audit Senior Associate at Baker Tilly US (BT), you will be a valued business advisor delivering industry‑focused audit and other assurance services to middle‑market clients. You will be part of a fast‑growing firm with opportunities for upward career trajectory, flexibility, and meaningful relationships with clients.

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

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

Qualifications

• Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or an undergraduate degree with sufficient coursework to sit for the CPA exam
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion of the exam
• Two (2)+ years of experience providing financial statement auditing services within a public accounting firm
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration and problem solving
• Strong leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptability
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

The pay rate range for this job position is $86,000 to $118,800. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.