Fall 2026 Audit Associate at Baker Tilly US in New Jersey

Summary: Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage. As an Audit Associate, you will deliver audit and other assurance services to clients, engage proactively with them, and develop your technical accounting skills while building strong relationships. Responsibilities: - Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various assurance and consulting services: - Proactively engage with your clients throughout the year to gather needed information to complete testing and respond to questions raised - Perform substantive testing on client’s balance sheets and income statements - Test for deficiencies of internal controls and discussing recommendations for improvement - 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 externally with clients - Build friendships and strong work relationships while gaining valuable experience Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or a related degree in business, with sufficient course work and credits to sit for the CPA exam in the state you are being considered - Outstanding academic performance required, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above - Relevant internship, work experience and/or involvement with a professional organization - The ability to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of client personnel - Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving - Organizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptability - Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) - There is currently no immigration sponsorship available for this position Required Skills: Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA exam eligibility Important Skills: Relevant internship experience, Microsoft programs proficiency Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Time management, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Relationship building, Collaboration, Problem solving, Organizational skills, Initiative, Adaptability