Seasonal Audit Senior Associate

Grant Thornton • Philadelphia, PA

24d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Seasonal Audit Senior Associate joins Grant Thornton during busy seasons or other short-term periods driven by business needs. The role involves learning clients’ operations, processes, objectives, and risks and applying that knowledge to enhance financial statement audits. The associate may work at client sites, in a Grant Thornton office, or remotely, with work arrangements determined by the team in light of client and teammate needs. The role also includes opportunities to build technical and professional skills through formal training and to develop supportive working relationships with clients and colleagues.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Curiosity about or exposure to automation and digitization tools used in audits or professional services.
• Ability to design a schedule that works for the candidate and clients, whether serving one client or multiple clients.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly with clients about engagement expectations and inform them about accounting, financial, and regulatory developments that may affect their organizations.
• Plan, execute, and complete financial statement audits while managing budgets, 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 with the team, or remotely, based on client and team needs.
• Build technical and professional skills through formal training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Potential eligibility for the 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
• A minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
• Flexible work options, including work location, weekly schedule, and flex time off.
• Work-life integration options.
• Potential eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus is described for Grant Thornton employees generally, but seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior