Consultant - 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.

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Job Description:

Introduction to the team

The growing Fiscal Operations Advisory practice is a collaborative group that is committed to providing superior client service through strong relationships and high value deliverables. We are currently seeking a Staff to join our team. The Staff will provide outstanding service to our clients by delivering a variety of ongoing accounting and customer support services. This is a great opportunity for a critical thinker with strong communication skills to be an integral part of a successful and growing team. We offer a tremendous career opportunity for the right individual.

Individuals who thrive at Baker Tilly exhibit the following success skills – Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, and Results Focus.

Responsibilities:

Performs operational, accounting, and consulting activities that include customer service support and problem resolution, accounts payable processing, expense report audit, and ongoing reporting and analysis

Prepares polished deliverables for clients; ensures timely client deliverables

Works collaboratively with clients to understand current business practices, identify opportunities for improvement, assist in defining new processes, and assist in developing updated policies and procedures

Supports project start up activities, such as following project work plans, adhering to schedules, and attending kickoff meetings

Reviews the work of self for accuracy

Meets daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines in a fast paced environment

Serves as an integral member of our Fiscal Operations Advisory team

Occasionally travels to client locations, firm training, or industry conferences

Qualifications:

Associate’s degree or equivalent required

Minimum of 1 year of related experience required

Experience in one or more of the following preferred: expense report audit, accounts payable processing, and/or financial accounting including account reconciliation

Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to provide first-class customer service via multiple communication methods (email, phone, chat, helpdesk ticket system, etc.)

Critical thinker and creative problem-solver; outstanding time, organization, and project management skills

Able to take direction, learn quickly, and work independently to meet project objectives

Able to work effectively both as part of a team and independently

Able to handle multiple priorities, tasks and simultaneous projects

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Willingness and ability to travel as needed

The pay rate range for this job position is $52,000 to $124,300. 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.