Winter 2027 Audit Associate

Baker Tilly US; New Jersey; On-site; USD 73,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is seeking an Audit Associate in NJ to join a fast-growing advisory and assurance practice. You will deliver audit and other assurance services to clients, while developing relationships with teams and leadership who care about your growth.

The role emphasizes client interaction, on-the-job coaching, and opportunities to learn internal controls testing and substantive procedures across private and public companies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or related field with credits to sit for the CPA exam.
• Outstanding academic performance; GPA 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Internship, work experience or professional organization involvement.
• Ability to work in a team with client personnel and strong communication.
• Organizational and analytical skills, initiative and adaptability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• There is currently no immigration sponsorship available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted member of the engagement team delivering audit and assurance services.
• Engage with clients throughout the year to gather information and respond to questions.
• Perform substantive testing on balance sheets and income statements.
• Test internal controls and discuss improvement recommendations.
• Receive coaching and participate in firm-wide learning and development.
• Build relationships internally and with clients to grow professional networks.

Skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Accounting degree

CPA exam eligibility

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 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.

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 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. 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.

Responsibilities

Job Description

Are 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 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

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have:

• 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 problem solving
• Organizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptability
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• There is currently no immigration sponsorship available for this position

The pay rate ranges for this job position are listed below. 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.

In Iselin, NJ: pay rate range is $73,420 to $91,770

In New York, NY: pay rate range is $79,800 to $104,740

In Uniondale, NY: pay rate range is $76,500 to $100,550