Overview: baker tilly us, llp (baker tilly) is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm whose specialized professionals guide clients through an ever-changing business world, helping them win now and anticipate tomorrowHeadquartered in chicago, baker tilly, and its affiliated entities, have operations in north america, south america, europe, asia and australiaBaker tilly is an independent member of baker tilly international, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 146 territories, with 36,000 professionalsThe combined worldwide revenue of independent member firms is $3.9 billionVisit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on linkedin, facebook and twitter.
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Baker tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local lawResponsibilities: are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing public accounting firms?
Do you want to use your auditing or accounting experience in a new way?
If yes, consider joining baker tilly us (bt) as a project control specialist in our construction audit practice! in this role, you will work directly with construction clients administering financial guidance and compliance testing for their large construction projects and contractsYou will have the opportunity to supervise a team of baker tilly professionals while contributing to their growth and development and providing top-notch compliance and consulting servicesCome and join a growing team where we can offer you offer you leadership opportunities to help you grow your skills and hone your expertise, and the flexibility to allow for a healthy work/life balance!
You will enjoy this role if:
You are interested in the construction process and want to get a behind-the-scenes perspective on our clients’ largest projects
You love hands-on learning and want to help clients face-to-face alongside a team of professionals
You are looking to be part of a fast growing, lucrative practice where your hard work and attention to detail can help our clients save thousands of dollars on their construction projects
You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges
You want to work for a leading cpa advisory firm that serves middle market clients and whose owners have both their clients’ and employees’ best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions
You value your development and want to work for a firm that provides you the autonomy to own your schedule and career through structured programs (ask us about my time off, my development and dress for your day!)
You want to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical accounting skills to build a career with endless opportunities now, for tomorrow
What you will do:
Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing construction consulting services to various clients:
Plan and supervise contract compliance audits and reviews for large scale capital projects to include interviews, data collection, analysis and work paper documentation
Prepare and review documentation of business processes, assessments and findings based on parameters of the engagement and or contract
Evaluate internal controls associated with the financial accounting, management and reporting of capital projects
Implement project corrective action plans, develop and suggest the re-engineering of project procedures or internal controls as deemed appropriate
Work with your team members to help your clients manage and respond to construction audit claims
Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs
Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and with your clients
Support the growth and development of team members through the baker tilly care and teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or an undergraduate degree with sufficient coursework to sit for the cpa exam
Cpa preferred or actively pursuing completion of exam
Two (2)+ years of experience providing contract auditing services
Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving
Strong leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptability
Microsoft suite skills
Eligibility to work in the u.sWithout sponsorship preferred
