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Assurance Preparer – BT Prep

Baker Tilly · WI · Remote available · $22.50–$37.75 an hour · Part time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your accounting background. Which parts of the financial statements are you most comfortable with?

What they are checking: Whether their skills fit audit support work and where they will need guidance at first.

Tell me about a time you did a lot of detailed, repetitive work. How did you stay accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they keep quality steady on routine tasks, which this role involves a lot of.

How do you handle feedback when a reviewer sends your work back with changes?

What they are checking: Whether they take review notes as learning and avoid repeating the same mistakes.

What hours can you commit to, and what draws you to this kind of support role?

What they are checking: Whether their availability and expectations match a preparer role that supports audit teams during peak periods.

What would you do

A document you need from the client is missing, and the deadline is close. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they flag gaps quickly to the team rather than working around them or waiting silently.

You notice something in a client's records that looks unusual but isn't in your instructions. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up about possible issues, since a preparer can be the first to spot a problem.

About the work

How would you prepare a bank reconciliation, and what would you do if it didn't tie out?

What they are checking: Basic accounting accuracy and whether they track down differences rather than forcing a balance.

What's the difference between testing a balance and testing a control, in plain words?

What they are checking: Whether they understand basic audit concepts well enough to follow instructions on an audit file.

How do you document your work so someone else can follow it without asking you questions?

What they are checking: Whether their workpapers will be clear enough for a reviewer, which is core to audit work.

How strong are you with Excel? Tell me about the most useful thing you've built or done with it.

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the spreadsheet work that most audit preparation depends on.

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The full job description

As published by Baker Tilly.

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 bakertilly.com 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 BT Prep is Baker Tilly’s (BT) nationally centralized “processing center” established to gain efficiency, standardize processes, reduce costs but most importantly to more effectively utilize the time of our accounting professionals This position is responsible for routinely working on specific data within the Assurance service line that requires critical thinking and some technical expertise to interpret, manipulate and input data into specific software. This position most often works with initial client-provided data and is typically not responsible for completion of client deliverable. deliverables What you will do: • Initial preparation of Audit, EBP Audits and SSARS engagements, and similar. • Deliver high level skill in a range of standard tasks. • Examine and analyze data records. • Interpret information provided based on similar information from prior year and/or similar clients. • Use standard procedures to enter information and identify issues • Input information into appropriate software. • Input clear and concise notes for missing items and questions. • Maintain and expand knowledge base • Utilize training material supplied to develop and keep skills and knowledge current. • Attend courses on subject matter when necessary • Increase efficiencies, technical ability and interpersonal skills • Gain a strong understanding of the technical aspects of the teams role • Understand how performed tasks integrate into the overall process • Engage and participate in special projects or complete other duties as assigned. Qualifications The successful candidate will have: • Availability to work minimum 30 hours/week (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM local time; schedule must span at least 4 days/week with minimum 4 consecutive hours/day) between December 7 - April 2027 • Associate degree or above in STEM-related major highly preferred • Has experience with and proficient knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat, preferred • Demonstrates ability to be adaptable to technology and work in a paperless environment. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and independence with respect to client information • Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail in a range of standard tasks • Demonstrates ability to manage workload effectively and complete tasks in a timely manner. • Solid communication skills, both written and verbal maturity • Demonstrates ability to work with others • Ability to work independently The pay rate range for this job position is $22.50 to $37.75 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.

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