Audit Senior Associate, AEC (Arc, Engineering, Construction)

Baker Tilly • New York City, NY

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About The Position

Baker Tilly is hiring an Audit Senior Associate to provide industry-focused audit and assurance services to middle-market clients in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector. The role offers the opportunity to develop industry expertise, advise clients on complex accounting and business challenges, and build client-service and technical accounting skills. The position includes leading audit fieldwork, maintaining client relationships, supervising junior staff, and helping ensure engagements are completed to quality standards and within budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of audit experience.
• Knowledge of tax regulations, financial services, and relevant tax software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building and maintaining client relationships.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Proficiency with tax software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification is highly preferred.
• Experience with AEC clients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with audit teams and clients to plan and design audit procedures in compliance with accounting and auditing standards.
• Assess financial risks and recommend controls to mitigate them for AEC clients.
• Lead audit fieldwork, including testing financial statements, internal controls, and transactional data.
• Build and maintain relationships with AEC clients, communicate audit findings, and provide recommendations.
• Prepare audit reports that explain material weaknesses or financial-reporting deficiencies and propose actionable solutions.
• Help ensure clients comply with industry-specific rules and standards, including revenue recognition, percentage-of-completion accounting, and construction-related accounting principles.
• Stay current on accounting and auditing standards, regulations, and best practices relevant to the AEC sector.
• Guide, supervise, and train junior staff, and review their work.
• Monitor engagement budgets and resources to help complete audits on time and within budget.
• Identify ways to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness and contribute to AEC audit best practices.

Benefits

• Compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.
• Flexibility in how and where work is done.
• Structured programs supporting time off, development, and dress choices.

What This Job Offers

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