Seasonal Audit Senior Associate

Grant Thornton • Arlington, VA

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Seasonal Audit Senior Associate joins Grant Thornton during busy seasons or other short-term periods driven by business need. The role learns about clients’ operations, processes, business objectives, and risks, and applies that understanding to enhance financial statement audits. The position offers flexibility and support while working as part of the team, developing relationships with clients and colleagues, and building technical and professional skills through formal training.

Work may take place at a client site, at a Grant Thornton office, or remotely, with the team determining arrangements based on client and teammate needs. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, the position requires in-person attendance at least three days per week at a Grant Thornton office or client site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or a related discipline.
• At least two years of progressive public accounting experience, including in-charge auditing.
• Meet the education requirements for CPA certification in the state where applying for employment.
• Analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities.
• Teamwork, agility, and ability to build strong relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to design a schedule that works for the employee and clients, whether serving one client or multiple clients.

Nice To Haves

• Curiosity about or exposure to automation and digitization tools in audits or the professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly with clients about engagement expectations and inform them of accounting, financial, and regulatory developments that may affect their organizations.
• Plan, execute, and complete financial statement audits while managing the budget; perform an in-charge role as needed.
• Collaborate with the team to design audit procedures using audit technology and innovation tools.
• Research accounting and auditing matters and document conclusions.
• Train and supervise audit associates and interns, and provide feedback.
• Work at client sites, in the office with the team, or remotely, with work arrangements determined in consideration of client and teammate expectations.
• Build technical and professional skills through formal training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• May be eligible to participate in the 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements
• At least 72 hours of paid sick leave
• Work-life integration options
• Flexible work location, weekly schedule, and flex time off

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior