Seasonal Audit Senior Associate

Grant Thornton • Dallas, TX

10d

About The Position

The Seasonal Audit Senior Associate is brought in 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 firm describes the position as part of the team and emphasizes flexibility, supportive relationships, and the ability to work at a client site, in the office, or remotely according to client and team needs. The associate will also 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 ability to build strong relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to design a schedule that works for the employee and clients, which may include one or multiple clients.

Nice To Haves

• Curiosity about or exposure to automation and digitization tools used in audits or in 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 organization.
• 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 a client site, with the team in the office, or remotely, based on client and team needs.
• Build technical and professional skills through formal training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior