USA IL ChicagoN Michigan Ave, USA
6 days ago
Senior Associate
Overview

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.

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Job Description:

 Responsibilities

Are you ready for a new accounting challenge?  Do you want to use your experience from public or private accounting in a new way?

Join Baker Tilly (BT) as a Senior Associate with our growing outsourced Client Accounting Services practice! This is a great opportunity to be a valued business advisor to multiple real estate clients across the country. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.  This is a hybrid position - located near one of our offices.  

 

In this role, you will work as part of a team that serves multiple clients in the real estate industry, across the country, providing technical accounting services to their businesses.  Come and join a fast-growing team, where we can offer you variety in your client work to help you grow your skills and a steady schedule to allow for a healthy work/life balance!

 

What you will do:

The Senior Associate will handle accounting matters for various Real Estate assets. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Prepare or review financial statements, including footnote disclosures, while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and, if applicable, SEC requirements

Assist clients with SEC Reporting, including the preparation and filing of 10-Q, 10-K and other SEC filings

Consult on technical accounting matters, including the adoption of new accounting standards, and prepare technical accounting memos to ensure proper accounting treatment and financial statement presentation

Assist with research, and interpretation of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements on accounting issues and new accounting guidance

Play a key role in accounting close processes, especially in complex accounting areas, including reviewing and analyzing accounting entries and reconciliations.

Support month-end close and financial statement review

Assist clients with external audits

Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs

Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and with your clients

Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals

Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting finance, business administration or a related field

Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, audit experience with a public accounting firm is preferred

Experience with real estate preferred

Proven ability to management multiple engagements and prioritize assignments

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Excellent analytical and technical skills, including proficiency in U.S. GAAP

Excellent problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail

Effective verbal and written communication, collaboration and time management skills

Proactive and self-motivated and able to work independently

Eligibility to work in the U.S., without sponsorship, highly preferred

The compensation range for this role is $70,610 to $124,660. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location
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