Audit Associate II

Grant Thornton LLP • Cleveland, OH

36d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Audit Experienced Associate, you'll apply your knowledge of GAAP to assist in all stages of an audit, as well as train and supervise new associates during an engagement - 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 enhance client service. 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: Auditing transaction cycles, including cash, purchasing, investments, capital expenditures, and other income and expenses Learning about client operations, processes, and business objectives, and applying the knowledge to enhance the audit Working with the team to design audit procedures using audit technology and innovation tools. Researching accounting & auditing matters and documenting conclusions. Listening and communicating clearly with clients to establish engagement expectations while building long-term relationships 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or related disciplines
• Minimum of one year of public accounting experience in a mid-sized to large firm
• 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
• Can travel as needed (Travel expectation: up to 25%)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Auditing transaction cycles, including cash, purchasing, investments, capital expenditures, and other income and expenses
• Learning about client operations, processes, and business objectives, and applying the knowledge to enhance the audit
• Working with the team to design audit procedures using audit technology and innovation tools. Researching accounting & auditing matters and documenting conclusions.
• Listening and communicating clearly with clients to establish engagement expectations while building long-term relationships
• Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events
• Building your technical and professional skills through formal training
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees