Experienced Assurance Associate

Baker Tilly Canada; Frisco (TX); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly in Frisco, TX is seeking an Audit Associate to join our growing team. You will deliver audit and assurance services for privately held and public clients across development stages, while building a foundation for a CPA career.

You will work closely with engagement teams, receive on-the-job coaching, and have access to development programs and flexible, hybrid work options. This role emphasizes client service, teamwork, and technical accounting skills, with a clear path toward CPA

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in audit or accounting roles.
• 4-year degree, License eligible.
• Preferred CPA exam eligibility or progress towards CPA licensure.
• Outstanding academic performance (GPA 3.0+ preferred).
• Internships, work experience, or professional involvement in accounting desirable.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and client service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing assurance and consulting services.
• Proactively engage with clients throughout the year to gather information and respond to questions.
• Perform substantive testing on balance sheets and income statements.
• Test deficiencies of internal controls and discuss improvement recommendations.
• Learn and grow through on-the-job coaching and firm-wide learning programs.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

4-year degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 looking for an accounting role to launch your career? Do you want to work with privately held and publicly traded companies that occupy all stages of development? As an Audit Associate at Baker Tilly (BT), you will be a value architect delivering audit and other assurance services to clients. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT offers 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:Desire to become a trusted business advisor, working face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting and business challengesWant to work for a leading CPA advisory firm whose owners have both their clients’ and employees’ best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisionsValue your development and want to work for a firm that provides a great work environment (ask us about My Time Off, My Development and Dress for Your Day!)Want to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical accounting skills to build a career with endless opportunities now, for tomorrowYou will have the opportunity to:Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various assurance and consulting servicesProactively engage with your clients throughout the year to gather needed information to complete testing and respond to questions raisedPerform substantive testing on client’s balance sheets and income statementsTest for deficiencies of internal controls and discussing recommendations for improvementLearn and grow from direct on-the-job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programsUtilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clientsBuild friendships and strong work relationships while gaining valuable experienceMinimum Qualifications1 year of experience4-year degree, License eligiblePreferred QualificationsBachelor’s or master's degree in accounting or a related degree in business, with sufficient course work and credits to sit for the CPA exam in the state you are being consideredOutstanding academic performance required, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or aboveRelevant internship, work experience and/or involvement with a professional organizationThe ability to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of client personnelDemonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solvingOrganizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptabilityProficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)There is currently no immigration sponsorship available for this positionThe pay rate range for this job position is $71,000.00 to $88,900.00. 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-JB3