Assurance Senior Associate

Baker Tilly • Southfield, MI

3d • $81,200 - $105,000

About The Position

Baker Tilly is hiring an Assurance Senior Associate to provide industry-focused audit and other assurance services to middle-market clients. The role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in a specific industry, serve as a trusted business advisor, and build client-service and technical accounting skills. The position includes autonomy over work schedules and career development, along with on-the-job coaching, mentoring, and firm-wide learning and development programs.

The Assurance Senior Associate works as a member of engagement teams, engaging with clients throughout the year and planning and supervising audit activities. The role also involves reviewing and performing substantive testing, assessing internal controls, discussing business recommendations with Managers and Partners, and supporting the growth and development of team members. The posting includes a compensation range of $81,200 to $105,000. Work location arrangements should be discussed with a Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional; the listing includes the hashtag #LI-Hybrid.

Requirements

• Four-year degree and eligibility for licensure.
• At least 3 years of experience.
• Strong time-management, communication, interpersonal, relationship-building, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership, project management, organizational, and analytical skills, along with initiative and adaptability.
• Microsoft Suite skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or an undergraduate degree with sufficient coursework to sit for the CPA exam.
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion of the CPA exam.
• Three or more years of experience providing financial statement auditing services within a public accounting firm.
• Audit and assurance experience in one or more industries, such as not-for-profit, manufacturing and distribution, or construction; specialized industry expertise or experience across multiple industries is welcomed.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship is preferred.
• Experience leading audit engagements, supervising and developing team members, and managing client relationships; candidates with experience beyond Senior Associate or pursuing Manager-level opportunities are encouraged to express interest.

Responsibilities

• Engage proactively with clients throughout the year to gather information needed for testing and respond to questions.
• Plan and supervise the execution of audit engagement activities.
• Review and perform substantive testing on clients’ balance sheets and income statements.
• Conduct and review tests to assess internal control deficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Participate in discussions with Managers and Partners about business recommendations based on testing and information gathered.
• Learn through on-the-job coaching and mentoring and participate in firm-wide learning and development programs.
• Network and build strong relationships internally and with clients.
• Support team members’ growth and development in accordance with the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment that encourages work-life balance.

Benefits

• Compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.
• Autonomy to own work schedule and career through programs including My Time Off, My Development, and Dress for Your Day.
• Learning and development programs, on-the-job coaching and mentoring.
• Social activities and team outings intended to encourage work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior