Senior Assurance Associate

Baker Tilly US

. Provide assurance and consulting services to industry-specific middle market clients .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $89,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial statement auditing, internal control testing, and client engagement within the public accounting sector. Strong capabilities in leadership, project management, and relationship building are essential for success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Statement AuditingInternal Control TestingCPA License EligibilityProject ManagementClient Relationship Building

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement AuditingSubstantive TestingInternal Control Deficiency TestingAnalytical SkillsTime Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationProblem SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA License EligibilityActively Pursuing CPA Exams

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingMiddle Market ClientsAudit EngagementClient Balance SheetsIncome Statements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide assurance and consulting services to industry-specific middle market clients
Proactively engage with clients throughout the year to gather information, complete testing, and respond to questions
Plan and supervise execution of audit engagement activities
Review and perform substantive testing on client balance sheets and income statements
Conduct and review internal control deficiency tests and recommend improvements
Discuss business recommendations with the Manager and Partner based on testing and gathered information
Participate in firm-wide learning and development programs
Network and build relationships internally and with clients
Support team member growth through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy
Participate in friendships, social activities, and team outings

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-year degree
Eligible to obtain CPA license
Three (3) years of experience
CPA or actively pursuing completion of the exams
Bachelor’s, master’s, or advanced degree in accounting
Three (3)+ years of experience providing financial statement auditing services within a public accounting firm
Demonstrated skills in time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving
Strong leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills, initiative, and adaptability
Microsoft Suite skills
Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility in how and where you get your work done
Autonomy to own your schedule and career through structured programs
My Time Off
My Development
Dress for Your Day
Direct on-the-job coaching and mentoring
Firm-wide learning and development programs
Work-life balance encouraged through friendships, social activities and team outings
Baker Tilly Care and Teach support for team members' professional goals
Compensation and benefits package for eligible employees