Assurance Senior Associate

Baker Tilly • Southfield, MI

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About The Position

Baker Tilly is seeking an Assurance Senior Associate to deliver 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 relationships while growing technical accounting and client-service skills. The position provides autonomy in managing work and career development, along with on-the-job coaching, mentoring, and firm-wide learning programs.

The Senior Associate is a valued member of engagement teams and works directly with clients throughout the year. The role includes planning and supervising audit engagement activities, performing and reviewing substantive testing, evaluating internal controls, and discussing business recommendations with Managers and Partners. The position also supports the development of team members and contributes to strong internal and client relationships. Baker Tilly describes a collaborative culture that encourages work-life balance through social activities and team outings. Work location status should be discussed with a Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional.

Requirements

• Four-year degree and eligibility to obtain a license.
• At least 3 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or an undergraduate degree with sufficient coursework to sit for the CPA exam.
• Three 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; initiative and adaptability.
• Microsoft Suite skills.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification or actively pursuing completion of the CPA exam.
• Audit and assurance experience in one or more industries, including not-for-profit, manufacturing and distribution, construction, or other relevant sectors; specialized expertise in one industry 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.
• Experience beyond the Senior Associate level or pursuing Manager-level opportunities; applicants may be considered based on experience and alignment with practice needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance and consulting services to industry-specific clients as a member of engagement teams.
• 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.
• Perform and review substantive testing of client balance sheets and income statements.
• Conduct and review tests to assess internal-control deficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Discuss business recommendations arising from testing and gathered information with Managers and Partners.
• Participate in on-the-job coaching, mentoring, and firm-wide learning and development programs.
• Network and build relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Support the growth and development of team members and help associates meet their professional goals.
• Lead audit engagements, supervise and develop team members, and manage client relationships, as applicable to experience.

Benefits

• Compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.
• Autonomy over work schedule and career development through programs including My Time Off, My Development, and Dress for Your Day.
• On-the-job coaching and mentoring, and firm-wide learning and development programs.
• Social activities and team outings that encourage work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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