Seasonal Audit Senior Associate

Grant Thornton • Dallas, TX

10d • 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 about clients’ operations, processes, business objectives, and risks, then 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. Under 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 associate also develops 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, 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Curiosity about or exposure to automation and digitization tools used in audits or professional services.
• Teamwork, agility, and an appreciation for building strong relationships.
• Ability to design a schedule that works for the employee and clients, whether serving one client or multiple clients.

Responsibilities

• Communicate 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 budgets, 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 an office, or remotely according to client and team needs, with in-person attendance at least three days per week at a Grant Thornton office or client site.
• 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.
• At least 72 hours of paid sick leave.
• Flexible work-location, weekly-schedule, and flex-time-off options.
• Work-life integration options.
• Potential discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance; seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior