Accounting Associate

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance 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, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Responsibilities General ledger account reconciliations Audit preparation and continued preparedness throughout the year Grant management Cash management CFO services Experience in General ledger process Experience in fund accounting for US governments Well versed in AR and AP accounting / process Required to have good knowledge of accounting concepts related to Profit and Loss Account, Balance sheet and cash flow statement Understanding of key areas about the finalization of accounts Experience in handling month end activities along with preparation of all the Balance sheet account schedule Books closure, Month end activities, accruals, prepaid, Fixed assets, deferrals etc. Bank & Balance sheet reconciliation process, journal entries Will balance serving multiple clients Experience with US GAAP and GASB accounting should be an added advantage Good knowledge and ability to work on different accounting applications like Quick books and MIP fund accounting software Knowledge of quarterly grant/ SF-425 FFR reporting requirements Grant management and compliance requirements Ability to understand and advise on grant requirements Strong analytical skills and should be comfortable working in excel and other reporting tools Should demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and multi-tasking to meet deadlines Good quality written and verbal communication skills, strong listening skills Experience in inter-company reconciliations/ due-to/ due from reconciliations Should be able to take calls with client and build good rapport Good communication skills Good in accounting knowledge Excellent academic background or relevant experience Disciplined and commitment to deliver assigned tasks in stipulated timelines Must have the ability to work independently Willingness to learn and apply enhanced productivity tools and processes Ability to follow processes and ensure process compliances Ability to prepare data, analyze and present reports Ability to work and effectively communicate with senior consultant Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred Qualifications 1-3 years accounting degree or equivalent, directly relevant experience. Minimum of 1+ years of experience in GL accounting. The position offers frequent opportunities to travel onsite to client locations throughout the US. Demonstrated skills in time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving. Developing leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptability. Microsoft Suite skills. Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All 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 law. #J-18808-Ljbffr