[Hiring] Consultant, Accounting Advisory @Baker Tilly

Role Description

For more than 40 years, Baker Tilly has served tribes throughout the nation with our in-depth knowledge and expertise in tribal affairs. Our growing Tribal Consulting Services practice is a collaborative group that is committed to providing superior client service through strong relationships and high value deliverables. The Staff role will provide outstanding service to our Tribal clients by delivering a variety of ongoing accounting services as well as grant management functions.

Individuals who thrive at Baker Tilly exhibit the following success skills:

• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Emotional Intelligence
• Executive Presence
• Growth Mindset
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Results Focus

Responsibilities include:

• Provides operational, accounting, and consulting services for Tribal governments, including monthly closing, grants management, grant reporting, and financial reporting.
• Prepares and records journal entries.
• Develops policies and procedures on key accounting matters.
• Performs project start-up activities, such as following project work plans, adhering to schedules, and attending kickoff meetings.
• Reviews the work of self for accuracy.
• Serves as an integral member of our Business Consulting Services team.
• Occasionally travels to client locations, firm trainings, or industry conferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; emphasis in Accounting or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience, not for profit and/or governmental experience preferred.
• Experience in one or more of the following preferred: grants management, financial accounting including account reconciliation, governmental accounting standards implementation, and/or accounts payable processing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including proven commitment to providing exceptional client service via multiple communication methods (email, phone, chat, helpdesk ticket system, etc.).
• Ability to understand problems, think critically and identify creative solutions.
• Effective time management and organizational skills, proven ability to prioritize while simultaneously managing numerous projects/processes often under tight deadlines.
• Works independently to prioritize work, establish goals and produce quality work.
• Self-directed professional with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively across functions/departments/teams while building trusted relationships.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and one or more government accounting/grant management software systems.
• Ability to travel as needed, approximately 10-15%.

Requirements

The pay rate ranges for this position are listed below. 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.

• In Oklahoma: pay rate range is $62,000 to $95,610.
• In Seattle, WA: pay rate range is $79,800 to $114,730.
• In Utah: pay rate range is $62,000 to $95,610.

Benefits

Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.