Senior Accounting Specialist, Tax

Baker Tilly•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

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. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. 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. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system. Baker Tilly, one of the fastest growing CPA advisory firms in the nation, has an incredible career opportunity for a Sr. Accounting Specialist to join our growing practice.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a business-related field with a minimum of four (4) years' experience in accounting, bookkeeping, tax, and payroll.
Knowledge of accounting principles related to classifying, recording, and summarizing data and making computations to compile and keep financial records
Advanced computer skills and knowledge, including typing, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with 10-key calculator and other standard office machines.
Ability to prioritize work flow and coordinate activities as needed, as well as communicate effectively with others and work independently.
Attention to detail and follow directions and procedure
Ability to travel to client sites on a regular basis primarily in the suburbs

Nice To Haves

Accounting software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide accounting, bookkeeping, light tax, payroll, and operational support with limited supervision.
Provide advanced administrative services pertaining to accounting, bookkeeping or payroll. Includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, statement reconciliation, journal entries, general ledger, processing payroll and quarterly and year end reporting.
Examine and analyze accounting records; prepare complex accounting, bookkeeping and payroll statements and reports.
Present statements and reports to client.
Provide analysis and consultation
Communicate with client to discuss accounting, bookkeeping and payroll concerns.
Manage client relationship: Act as liaison to address client issues.
Meet client service expectations through adhering to time budgets and maintaining positive client communications.
Assist team leader in researching and providing additional services to client.
Direct assignments: Communicate interactively with engagement team members.
Review and evaluate client work and assign, as appropriate.