Experienced Audit Associate

bakertilly; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking an analyst to join its CPA advisory team. You will work face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges, and you will be part of a firm that values development and a great work environment.

You will grow professionally, participate in learning programs, and build your client service and technical accounting skills to pursue a rewarding career with numerous opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in accounting or related field.
• Strong academic performance; GPA 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Internships or professional involvement helpful.
• Ability to work in a team with client personnel.
• Time management, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance and consulting services as part of the engagement team.
• Proactively engage with clients to gather information and respond to questions.
• Perform substantive testing on balance sheets and income statements.
• Test for deficiencies in internal controls and discuss improvement recommendations.
• Learn and grow through coaching and firm-wide learning programs.
• Network and build relationships internally and with clients.

Skills

Accounting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or master's in accounting

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. 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:

Responsibilities

• 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 challenges
• Want 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 decisions
• Value 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 tomorrow
• You will have the opportunity to:
• Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various assurance and consulting services:
• Proactively engage with your clients throughout the year to gather needed information to complete testing and respond to questions raised
• Perform substantive testing on client's balance sheets and income statements
• Test for deficiencies of internal controls and discussing recommendations for improvement
• 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 externally with clients
• Build friendships and strong work relationships while gaining valuable experience

Requirements

• 1 year of experience
• Bachelor'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 considered
• Outstanding academic performance required, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
• Relevant internship, work experience and/or involvement with a professional organization
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of client personnel
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and

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