Winter 2027 Audit Associate

Baker Tilly US; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US in Massachusetts is seeking an Audit Associate to join our growing practice. You will deliver audit and other assurance services to clients, collaborate with engagement teams, and develop technical accounting skills on a clear career path.

This role offers on-site work in the Boston area, hands-on coaching, exposure to private and public companies at all development stages, and a culture focused on client service and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in accounting or a related degree with sufficient coursework to sit for the CPA exam.
• Outstanding academics, GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Relevant internship/work experience and professional involvement.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing assurance services.
• Proactively engage with clients to gather information and respond to questions.
• Perform substantive testing on balance sheets and income statements.
• Test internal controls and discuss improvement recommendations.
• Receive on-the-job coaching and participate in firm-wide learning programs.
• Network and build relationships internally and with clients.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Collaboration

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

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.

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.

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.

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 willhave:

• 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 abilityto 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
• Proficiencywith Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• There is currently no immigration sponsorship available for this position

The pay rate range for this job position is $73,420 to $Y=91,770. 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.