Senior Audit Associate – Commercial

Baker Tilly US

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

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeAllentown • Pennsylvania • United StatesSenior💰 $73,500 - $98,990 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 relationship management, with a strong focus on leadership and team development. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Suite to enhance project management and communication.

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Financial Statement AuditingInternal Control TestingCPA CertificationProject ManagementClient Relationship Management

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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 Preferred

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingMiddle-Market ClientsCommercial ClientsAudit EngagementCoaching and Mentoring

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 all audit engagement activities
Review and perform substantive testing on client balance sheets and income statements
Conduct and review internal-control tests and recommend improvements
Discuss business recommendations with the Manager and Partner based on testing and gathered information
Participate in on-the-job coaching, mentoring, and firm-wide learning and development programs
Build internal and client relationships through networking
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 and license eligible
3 years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or undergraduate degree with sufficient coursework to sit for the CPA exam
CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion of exam
Three (3)+ years of experience providing financial statement auditing services within a public accounting firm
Experience auditing commercial clients preferred
Demonstrated time management, communication, interpersonal, relationship-building, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Strong leadership, project management, organizational, and analytical skills
Initiative and adaptability
Microsoft Suite skills
Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility in how and where work gets done
Autonomy to own your schedule and career
Structured development 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
Career development and upward career trajectory
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
Work-life balance encouraged through friendships, social activities, and team outings