Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage. The Staff role will provide outstanding service to Tribal clients by delivering a variety of ongoing accounting services as well as grant management functions.
Responsibilities
- Provides operational, accounting, and consulting services for Tribal governments, that include monthly closing, grants management, grant reporting, and financial reporting
- Prepares and records journal entries
- Develops policies and procedures on key accounting matters
- Perform 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
Skills
- 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
- 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%
- Emphasis in Accounting or related field 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
Company 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. It was founded in 1931, and is headquartered in Chicago, IL, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.bakertilly.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- Baker Tilly US has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 7 in 2025, 19 in 2024, 23 in 2023, 25 in 2022, 19 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.