GAAP Advisory - Senior Consultant

About the role

Baker Tilly is seeking a GAAP Compilation Senior Consultant to join our Public Sector group, which serves the advisory and accounting needs of state and local governments as well as special purpose governments across the United States. This includes counties, boroughs, cities, villages, townships, schools, utilities, districts, agencies, and other entities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of U.S. GAAP compilations and reporting, agreed-upon procedures, and special projects.
• Identify accounting, financial statement, and reporting issues based on professional guidelines including U.S. GAAP.
• Provide recommendations for business and process improvements based on knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations, processes, and business objectives.
• Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service.
• Supervise and lead staff through counsel, guidance, and coaching. Evaluate performance on client engagements.
• Invest in professional development through active participation in training sessions and networking events both internally and externally.
• Assist with recruiting activities, including campus recruiting, referring experienced individuals to the firm, and participating in the firm's Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Demonstrate excellent team skills, a positive attitude, and high ethical standards.
• Travel is limited but may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Master’s Degree or other advanced degree desired.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience providing attest services in a professional services firm.
• Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Public Company Oversight Board (PCAOB) Auditing Standards.
• Demonstrated skills in communication, public speaking, client service, relationship building, personal development, collaboration, and problem-solving, along with initiative, adaptability, and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills.

Pay

The pay rate range for this job position is $74,600 to $120,070. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements, and geographic location.

Benefits

Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.