Senior Assurance Associate

Baker Tilly US

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

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $81,000 - $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 project management, relationship building, and effective communication are essential for success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Statement AuditingInternal Control TestingProject ManagementClient EngagementCPA Eligibility

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement AuditingSubstantive TestingInternal Control TestingAnalytical SkillsTime Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingCollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA EligibilityBachelor’s Degree in AccountingMaster’s Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingAudit EngagementMiddle Market ClientsInternal Control DeficiencyFirm-wide Learning and Development

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 information gathered
Participate in firm-wide learning and development programs
Network and build strong internal and client relationships
Support team member growth and development 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 preferred
Bachelor’s, master’s, or advanced degree in accounting preferred
Three (3)+ years of experience providing financial statement auditing services within a public accounting firm preferred
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
Meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership
Autonomy to own your schedule and career
Structured programs including My Time Off, My Development and Dress for Your Day
Direct on-the-job coaching and mentoring
Firm-wide learning and development programs
Work-life balance through friendships, social activities and team outings
Baker Tilly Care and Teach support for team member development
Compensation and benefits package for eligible employees