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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.

　　Responsibilities

　　Are you looking for an accounting role to launch your career?

　　Do you want to work with privately held and publicly traded companiesthat occupy all stages of development?

　　As an Audit Associate at Baker Tilly (BT), you will be a valuearchitect delivering audit and other assurance services to clients. Asone of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT offers you upwardcareer trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work doneand meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership whotruly care about you and your development.

　　You will enjoy this role if you:

　　Desire to become a trusted business advisor, working face-to-facewith clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting andbusiness challengesWant to work for a leading CPA advisory firm whose owners have boththeir clients\' and employees\' best interests in mind and aretransparent in their decisionsValue your development and want to work for a firm that provides agreat work environment (ask us about My Time Off, My Development andDress for Your Day!)Want to grow professionally and develop your client service andtechnical accounting skills to build a career with endlessopportunities now, for tomorroYou will have the opportunity to:

　　Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing variousassurance and consulting services:Proactively engage with your clients throughout the year togather needed information to complete testing and respond toquestions raisedPerform substantive testing on client\'s balance sheets andincome statementsTest for deficiencies of internal controls and discussingrecommendations for improvementLearn 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 externally with clientsBuild friendships and strong work relationships while gainingvaluable experienceQualifications

　　Successful candidates willhave:

　　Bachelor\'s or master\'s degree in accounting or a related degree inbusiness, with sufficient course work and credits to sit for the CPAexam in the state you are being consideredOutstanding academic performance required, with a preferred GPA of3.0 or aboveRelevant internship, work experience and/or involvement with aprofessional organizationThe abilityto work effectively in a team environment with all levelsof client personnelDemo strated skills in the areas of time management, communication,interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, andproblem solvingOrganizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptabilityProficiencywith Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Availability to travel as needed for client projectsThere is currently no immigration sponsorship available for thisposition