As an Audit Senior Associate, you’ll listen to learn about your client’s operations, processes, business objectives, and risks, and apply that knowledge to enhance the financial statement audit — all with the resources, environment and support to help you excel. You’ll build relationships with your clients and your engagement team, and use our world-class audit technology to work collaboratively, solve smarter, and improve the client’s overall financial reporting process. From day one, you’ll be empowered with access to firm leaders and mentors, training programs, resource groups, team-based communities, and growth opportunities to help you develop your career and achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
- Listening and communicating clearly with clients about engagement expectations, as well as informing them about accounting, financial and regulatory developments that may affect their organization
- Planning, executing and completing financial statement audits while managing the budget; performing an in-charge role as needed
- Training and supervising audit associates and interns and providing consistent, regular feedback
- Working with the team to design audit procedures using audit technology and innovation tools. Researching accounting & auditing matters and documenting conclusions.
- Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. We empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then you and your team can determine when and where to work. No matter when or where, you will have the support you need to thrive
- Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events
- Building your technical and professional skills through formal training
- Other duties as assigned
You have the following technical skills, qualifications and abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or related disciplines
- Minimum of two years of progressive public accounting experience with in-charge auditing
- Meeting education requirement for CPA certification in the state where you are applying for employment
- Analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards
- Can manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
- Value teamwork, are agile and know the power of building strong relationships
- Are curious about or have exposure to automation and digitization tools as part of audits or in the professional services environment
- Can travel as needed (Travel expectation: up to 25%)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or a related discipline
- Minimum of two years of progressive public accounting experience with in-charge auditing
- Meets education requirements for CPA certification in the applicable state
- Analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
- Experience or exposure to automation and digitization tools in audits or professional services
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to travel as needed, up to 25%
Grant Thornton LLP (US) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Paid, gender‑neutral parental leave, backup childcare, and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement are emphasized, with flexible options like intermittent leave and LGBTQ+‑affirming coverage. Feedback suggests these offerings are a distinctive strength and align with external recognition for family‑friendly policies.
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Retirement Support — A firm‑funded retirement plan in addition to a 401(k) match is presented as a differentiating element of the package. Feedback suggests this dual‑vehicle approach is viewed as unusually strong for the sector.
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Flexible Benefits — A firmwide Flexible Time Off policy, hybrid work arrangements, and lifestyle‑focused perks expand how people can tailor benefits to their needs. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a core part of the total‑rewards proposition.
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What We Do
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