Consultant - GAAP Advisory - Fiscal Operations Advisory

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 62,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in Lincoln, NE seeks a staff-level professional to process client data for GAAP financial statements, attest services, and special projects. You will identify issues, provide process improvement recommendations, and build strong client relationships.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Accounting; a Master’s degree is preferred and CPA eligibility is desirable. Strong communication, teamwork, and Microsoft Office skills are essential. Travel is limited.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
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Responsibilities

• Process client data for GAAP financial statements, agreed upon procedures, and special projects.
• Identify accounting, financial statement, and reporting issues, based on GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB standards.
• Provide recommendations for business and process improvements based on client operations and objectives.
• Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with clients to provide superior service.
• Invest in professional development through training sessions and networking events.
• Assist with campus recruiting and refer experienced individuals to the firm.
• Demonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude and high ethical standards.
• Assist on compilation of Schedule of Federal Expenditures for clients.
• Travel is limited but may be required.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Client service

Relationship building

Teamwork

Problem solving

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Master’s Degree or other advanced degrees desired

CPA eligible preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

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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.

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Job Description: Responsibilities

• Process client data for inclusion in GAAP financial statements, agreed upon procedures, and special projects.
• Identify accounting, financial statement, and reporting issues, based on professional guidelines including U.S. GAAP
• Provide recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations, processes, and business objectives.
• Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service.
• Invest in professional development through active participation in training sessions and networking events both internally and externally.
• Assist with recruiting activities to include campus recruiting along with referring experienced individuals to the firm and participating in the firm’s Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Demonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude and high ethical standards.
• Assist on compilation of Schedule of Federal Expenditures for clients.
• Travel is limited but may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Master’s Degree or other advanced degrees desired.
• CPA eligible preferred.
• Experience in providing attest services in a professional services firm is preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Public Company Oversight Board (PCAOB) Auditing Standards.
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of communication, public speaking, client service, relationship building, personal development, collaboration, and problem solving along with initiative, adaptability and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills.

The pay rate range for this job position is $62,000 to $90,840. 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.