Consultant - GAAP Advisory - Fiscal Operations Advisory

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. Visit or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. 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. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system. Job Description: Responsibilities Baker Tilly is seeking a GAAP Compilation Consultant to join our Public Sector Advisory group, which serves the advisory and accounting needs of state and local governments as well as special purpose governments across the United States. This includes counties, boroughs, cities, villages, townships, schools, utilities, districts, agencies, and other entities. Process client data for inclusion in GAAP financial statements, agreed upon procedures, and special projects. Identify accounting, financial statement, and reporting issues, based on professional guidelines including U.S. GAAP Provide recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations, processes, and business objectives. Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service. Invest in professional development through active participation in training sessions and networking events both internally and externally. Assist with recruiting activities to include campus recruiting along with referring experienced individuals to the firm and participating in the firm's Employee Referral Bonus Program. Demonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude and high ethical standards. Assist on compilation of Schedule of Federal Expenditures for clients. Travel is limited but may be required. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Master’s Degree or other advanced degrees desired. CPA eligible preferred. Experience in providing attest services in a professional services firm is preferred. Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Public Company Oversight Board (PCAOB) Auditing Standards. Demonstrated skills in the areas of communication, public speaking, client service, relationship building, personal development, collaboration, and problem solving along with initiative, adaptability and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills The pay rate range for this job position is $62,000 to $90,840. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.