GAAP Senior Consultant

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm that serves clients across the United States and major global financial centers. As an independent CPA firm, Baker Tilly provides professional services in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.

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.

Baker Tilly is seeking a GAAP Compilation Senior Consultant to join our Public Sector group, which supports state and local governments and special purpose entities across the United States.

• Oversee 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 and referring experienced individuals to the firm, and participate in the firm’s Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork, a positive attitude, and high ethical standards.
• Travel is limited but may be required.

• 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.