Seasonal Audit Senior Associate

Grant Thornton • Denver, CO

7d • $65 - $100 • 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 involves learning about clients’ operations, processes, business objectives, and risks, and applying that knowledge to enhance financial statement audits. The position offers flexibility and team support, with work performed at client sites, in a Grant Thornton office, or remotely as appropriate to client and team 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. The role also includes opportunities to build 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 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.
• Teamwork, agility, and an appreciation for building strong relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

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

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, and 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, coordinating when and where work is performed with 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
• Potential eligibility for the 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements
• At least 72 hours of paid sick leave
• Flexible work location, weekly schedule, and flex time off options

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior