Accounting Assistant

Overview: Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory CPA firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.
S.
and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago.
Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 145 territories, with 41,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $4.
7 billion.
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Responsibilities: Are you looking for an accounting role to jump-start your career? Are you interested in diving into a particular industry and becoming an expert in that space? If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as an Accounting Assistant! This is a great opportunity to be a valued business advisor delivering industry-focused audit, advisory and compliance services to middle market clients.
As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development! You will enjoy this role if: You are looking for an opportunity to build your career in a specific industry, becoming an industry expert to the clients you serve 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 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: Provide team support and client services for bookkeeping and accounting matters.
Examine and analyze accounting records, prepare statements and reports.
Assist with administrative and operational projects as requested.
Communicate interactively with engagement team members.
Provide backup to support the team, when necessary.
Meet client service expectations through the efficient, timely and accurate completion of the assigned tasks.
Perform general office functions which may include filing or faxing documents, data entry, and coordinating client mail delivery.
Maintain confidentiality and independence with respect to client information.
Maintain and expand knowledge base in area of expertise.
Qualifications: High school diploma with two (2) or more years of accounting related experience.
Associate’s degree in business related field with one (1) or more years of accounting related experience is preferred.
Experience in lieu of a degree may be accepted.
Prior experience in accounting, bookkeeping & payroll.
Knowledge of accounting principles related to classifying, recording, and summarizing data and making computations to compile and keep financial records.
Demonstrated proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to prioritize work and coordinate activities as needed.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions and procedures.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and independence with respect to client information.
Eligibility to work in the U.
S.
without sponsorship.