Seasonal Audit Senior Associate

Grant Thornton • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Seasonal Audit Senior Associate works during the firm’s busy seasons or other short-term periods driven by business needs. The role involves learning about clients’ operations, processes, business objectives, and risks, then applying that knowledge to enhance financial statement audits. The position offers flexibility and support, with work taking place at client sites, in the office, or remotely according to client and team needs. The associate also develops technical and professional skills through formal training.

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.
• Analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Value teamwork, adaptability, and building strong relationships.
• Ability to design a schedule that works for the candidate and clients, whether working with one client or multiple clients.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Communicate 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, and 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, or remotely, coordinating with clients and teammates to determine when and where work is performed.
• Build technical and professional skills through formal training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior