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　　Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory CPA firm,providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage inmajor regions of the U.S. and in many of the world\'s leading financialcenters - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago.Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, aworldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firmsin 145 territories, with 41,000 professionals and a combined worldwiderevenue of \$4.7 billion.

　　Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talentacquisition professional to understand the requirements for anopportunity you are exploring.

　　Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability orprotected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or anyother legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal,state or local law.

　　Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker TillyUS, LLP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker TillyUS, LLP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to bean authorized recruitment agency (\"search firm\") for Baker Tilly US,LLP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agencymust be invited, by Baker Tilly\'s Talent Attraction team, to submitcandidates for review via our applicant tracking system.

　　Responsibilities

　　Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing publicaccounting firms?

　　Would you like the ability to focus on one industry sector and furtherbecome an expert for your clients?

　　If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly US (BT) as an Audit SeniorAssociate! This is a great opportunity to be a valued business advisordelivering industry-focused audit and other assurance services to middlemarket clients. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BThas the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility inhow and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships withclients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and yourdevelopment.

　　You will enjoy this role if:

　　You are looking for an opportunity to build your career in aspecific industry, becoming an industry expert to the clients youserveYou can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, workingface-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complexaccounting and business challengesYou want to work for a leading CPA advisory firm that serves middlemarket clients and whose owners have both their clients\' andemployees\' best interests in mind and are transparent in theirdecisionsYou value your development and want to work for a firm that providesyou the autonomy to own your schedule and career through structuredprograms (ask us about My Time Off, My Development and Dress forYour Day!)You want to grow professionally and develop your client service andtechnical accounting skills to build a career with endlessopportunities now, for tomorrowWhat you will do:

　　Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing variousassurance and consulting services to industry specific clients:Proactively engage with your clients throughout the year togather needed information to complete testing and respond toquestions raisedPlan and supervise the execution of all audit engagementactivitiesReview and perform substantive testing on client\'s balancesheets and income statementsConduct and revi w tests to assess deficiencies of internalcontrols and make recommendations for improvementPlay an active role in discussions with the Manager and Partnerrelative to business recommendations resulting from testingperformed and information gatheredLearn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring alongwith participating in firm wide learning and development programsUtilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strongrelationships internally and with your clientsSupport the growth and development of team members through the BakerTilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet theirprofessional goalsEnjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encouragea work-life balanceQualifications

　　Bachelor\'s degree in accounting or an undergraduate degree withsufficient coursework to sit for the CPA exam

　　CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion of exam

　　Two (2)+ years of experience providing financial statement auditingservices within a public accounting firm

　　Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication,interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problemsolving

　　Strong leadership, project managemen