Seasonal Audit Senior Associate

Grant Thornton • New York, NY

1h • $65 - $100 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Seasonal Audit Senior Associate, you join the firm during busy seasons or other short-term periods driven by business needs. You learn about clients’ operations, processes, business objectives, and risks, and use that knowledge to enhance financial statement audits. The role offers flexibility and support while making seasonal employees part of the team.

Work may take place at a client site, in a Grant Thornton office, or remotely, as determined by the team in light of client and teammate expectations. 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 formal training to build technical and professional skills.

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 orientation, agility, and ability to build strong relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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

• Listen and 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 team and client needs.
• Build technical and professional skills through formal training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Seasonal employees may be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
• Minimum of 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