Consultant, Accounting Advisory - Tribal

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast‑to‑coast and global advantage in major U.S. regions and leading financial centers.

We serve clients through an alternative practice structure in accordance with professional standards, adhering to the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. Our independent CPA firm provides attest services and tax/business advisory services.

We are members of Baker Tilly International with 43,000 professionals and $5.2 billion worldwide revenue.

Please discuss work location status with Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional for requirements on your opportunity.

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, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

For over 40 years, Baker Tilly has served tribes across the nation providing assurance, tax, and consulting services. Our growing Tribal Consulting Services practice delivers superior client service through strong relationships and high‑value deliverables. The Staff role will provide outstanding service to our Tribal clients by delivering a variety of ongoing accounting services and grant management functions.

Individuals who thrive at Baker Tilly exhibit the following success skills:
Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, and Results Focus.

• Provides operational, accounting, and consulting services for Tribal governments, including monthly closing, grants management, grant reporting, and financial reporting
• Prepares and records journal entries
• Develops policies and procedures on key accounting matters
• Performs project start‑up activities, such as following project work plans, adhering to schedules, and attending kickoff meetings
• Reviews own work for accuracy
• Serves as an integral member of the Business Consulting Services team
• Occasionally travels to client locations, firm trainings, or industry conferences (approximately 10–15%)

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; emphasis in Accounting or related field preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience, not for profit and/or governmental experience preferred
• Experience in one or more of the following: grants management, financial accounting including account reconciliation, governmental accounting standards implementation, and/or accounts payable processing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and commitment to exceptional client service via email, phone, chat, helpdesk ticket system, etc.
• Ability to understand problems, think critically and identify creative solutions
• Effective time management and organizational skills, proven ability to prioritize while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Works independently to prioritize work, establish goals and produce quality work
• Self‑directed professional with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively across functions/departments/teams while building trusted relationships
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and one or more government accounting/grant management software systems
• Ability to travel as needed (10–15%)

The pay rate ranges for this position are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including applicant skills, prior experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

In Oklahoma: pay rate range is $62,000 to $95,610

In Seattle, WA: pay rate range is $79,800 to $114,730

In Utah: pay rate range is $62,000 to $95,610

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