Seasonal Audit Senior Associate

Grant Thornton • Philadelphia, PA

19h

About The Position

The Seasonal Audit Senior Associate joins during 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 firm describes the position as flexible and supportive, with opportunities to build relationships with clients and teammates and to develop technical and professional skills through formal training. Work may take place at client sites, in the office, or remotely, with teams determining when and where to work based on client and teammate expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or a related discipline.
• At least two years of progressive public accounting experience with 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.
• Value teamwork, demonstrate agility, and understand the importance of building strong relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Curiosity about or exposure to automation and digitization tools used in audits or in a professional services environment.
• Ability to design a schedule that works for the employee and clients, whether working with 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 the budget; perform an in-charge role as needed.
• Work 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 teammate expectations.
• Build technical and professional skills through formal training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior