Experienced Audit Associate

Staff Financial Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative office environment

Career development programs

Flexible work culture

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced Audit Associate to deliver audit and assurance services while developing into a trusted business advisor. Candidates should hold a degree in Accounting and possess strong communication and analytical skills. The firm offers competitive compensation and a developmental environment aimed at career growth and collaboration. This full-time position is suited for individuals ready to excel in public accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting with required CPA-exam-eligible coursework.
• Strong academic performance (GPA 3.0+ preferred).
• Relevant internship or work experience in accounting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to support testing and respond to audit inquiries.
• Perform substantive testing of balance sheets and income statement accounts.
• Test internal controls and discuss findings with team members.
• Participate in on-the-job learning and development programs.
• Participate in on-the-job learning, coaching, and firmwide development programs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Time management skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting

Required CPA-exam-eligible coursework

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Experienced Audit Associate - Denver, CO

Who: Early-career accounting professionals with strong academic backgrounds and a desire to launch their careers in public accounting.

What: Deliver audit and assurance services for privately held and publicly traded clients at all stages of development while developing into a trusted business advisor.

When: Full-time role available immediately.

Where: Denver, CO

Why: Join one of the fastest-growing CPA advisory firms in the nation offering strong career growth, meaningful development, and a supportive culture focused on transparency, flexibility, and learning.

Office Environment: Collaborative, people-first, development-driven environment with programs like My Time Off, My Development, and Dress for Your Day.

Salary: Competitive compensation based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Position Overview

As an Audit Associate at Baker Tilly, you will serve as a value architect by providing various audit and assurance services to a wide range of clients. You will gain hands‑on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to develop your technical, analytical and client service skills—setting the foundation for a strong long‑term career in accounting and advisory services.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage proactively with clients throughout the year to support testing and respond to audit inquiries
• Perform substantive testing of balance sheets and income statement accounts
• Test internal controls and discuss findings and improvement recommendations with team members
• Collaborate closely with engagement teams across all levels of client personnel
• Participate in on-the-job learning, coaching, and firmwide development programs
• Build strong internal and external relationships through networking and team activities
• Gain experience while contributing to a dynamic, supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, or related business degree with required CPA‑exam‑eligible coursework
• Strong academic performance (GPA 3.0+ preferred)
• Relevant internship, work experience, or involvement in accounting or professional organizations
• Strong communication, interpersonal, collaboration and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in team environments with varying levels of client personnel
• Strong organizational, analytical, time management and adaptability skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. – no sponsorship available

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.