Assurance Senior Associate

Baker Tilly•Tempe, AZ

14h

About The Position

Baker Tilly is seeking an Assurance Senior Associate to provide industry-focused audit, assurance, and consulting services to middle-market clients. The role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in a specific industry, build trusted client relationships, and grow technical accounting and client-service skills. The associate works as part of engagement teams, supervises audit activities, communicates with clients throughout the year, and contributes to business recommendations based on audit findings. The position also includes coaching and mentoring, firm-wide learning and development, and supporting the professional growth of team members. Work location arrangements should be discussed with a Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional.

Requirements

Four-year degree and eligibility for licensure.
At least three years of experience.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or an undergraduate degree with sufficient coursework to sit for the CPA exam.
Two or more years of experience providing financial statement auditing services within a public accounting firm.
Demonstrated time-management, communication, interpersonal, relationship-building, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership, project-management, organizational, and analytical skills, as well as initiative and adaptability.
Microsoft Suite skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion of the CPA exam.
Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of engagement teams providing assurance and consulting services to industry-specific clients.
Engage proactively with clients throughout the year to gather information 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.
Discuss business recommendations with the Manager and Partner based on testing and information gathered.
Participate in on-the-job coaching, mentoring, and firm-wide learning and development programs.
Network and build strong relationships internally and with clients.
Support team members’ growth and development in line with the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy.
Participate in social activities and team outings that encourage work-life balance.