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Why become a SASS Associate?
A SASS Associate will gain exposure to various areas of the practice by participating as an active member on consulting and assurance projects and by becoming an integral part of the delivery teams. As an Associate your primary responsibility will be executing high quality engagements from beginning to end under the supervision of experienced leadership. You will be responsible for efficiently managing your workload to budget and learning how to apply technical skills across our various client environments. As an Associate, you’ll have opportunities to build client relationships by participating with project team in the delivery of our services. Your involvement will allow you to develop an understanding of our clients’ businesses and delivering value through your own insights and quality work. In addition, as an associate you’ll focus on continuously developing your technical and professional skills to grow and expand your role in the SASS practice.
Additional responsibilities may include:
- Utilizing various data collection techniques, obtain relevant control evidence, select/apply appropriate testing methods, and document testing results.
- Performing detailed analysis to identify and assess compliance or opportunities for improvement, documenting conclusions, and providing recommendations.
- Utilizing and continuously learning new technologies to collaborate with team members and enhance service delivery.
- Prioritizing your work efforts to produce deliverables to meet project objectives, and applying established analytical models to evaluate data, costs, and benefits.
What are we looking for in a SASS Associate?
Interested candidates should be self-starters and should demonstrate strength in or a desire to build skills related to Grant Thornton’s core values of: Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.
Strategic Assurance and SOC Services Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Technology, MIS or related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
- Desire to pursue CPA, CISA, CIA license/certification preferred.
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel 20%-50% as required.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Skill Requirements:
- Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Effective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects.
- Enthusiasm to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job and self-directed training.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment.
- Desire to pursue applicable professional certification as outlined above.
- Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills. Additionally, excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
As part of our SASS team, you would help our clients assess their internal controls environment. Associates can expect to work closely with other staff, managers, and partners on all phases of the engagement lifecycle including planning, engagement management, and project wrap up. In addition, associates are expected to actively contribute to business growth by identifying business development opportunities, participating in marketing and brand initiatives, and assisting with development of Grant Thornton thought leadership.
About UsAt Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.
Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets. About the TeamThe team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:
- Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
- Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field
- Master's degree
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Desire to pursue CPA, CISA, or CIA certification
- Ability to work additional hours as needed
- Ability to travel 20% to 50% as required
- Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship
- Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, technical aptitude, and problem-solving skills
- Effective project and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
- Ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced team environment
- Strong client-service and relationship-building skills
Grant Thornton LLP (US) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Grant Thornton LLP (US) and has not been reviewed or approved by Grant Thornton LLP (US).
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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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