Seasonal Audit Senior Associate

Grant Thornton • Boston, MA

2h • $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 needs. The role involves learning clients’ operations, processes, business objectives, and risks, then applying that understanding to enhance financial statement audits. The position offers flexibility and team support, with work conducted at client sites, in a Grant Thornton office, or remotely as determined by client and team needs. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid model, in-person attendance is required at least three days per week at a Grant Thornton office or client site.

The position also provides opportunities to build technical and professional skills through formal training, while contributing to an inclusive and supportive team environment. In Boston, the salary range is $65–$100 per hour.

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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Value teamwork, adaptability, and building strong relationships.

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 employee and clients, whether serving one client or multiple clients.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly 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; 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, as determined by client and team needs.
• 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
• Work-life integration options

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior