Audit Senior Associate
Grant Thornton (US), Boston, MA, United States
Audit Senior Associate
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Audit Senior Associate
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Grant Thornton (US)
Job Description As an Audit Senior Associate, you’ll listen to learn about your client’s operations, processes, business objectives, and risks, and apply that knowledge to enhance the financial statement audit. You’ll build relationships with clients and your engagement team, and use our world‑class audit technology to work collaboratively, solve smarter, and improve the client’s overall financial reporting process.
From day one, you’ll be empowered with access to firm leaders and mentors, training programs, resource groups, team‑based communities, and growth opportunities to help you develop your career confidently.
Responsibilities
Listening and communicating clearly with clients about engagement expectations and informing them of accounting, financial and regulatory developments.
Planning, executing and completing financial statement audits while managing the budget; performing an in‑charge role as needed.
Training and supervising audit associates and interns, providing consistent, regular feedback.
Working with the team to design audit procedures using audit technology and innovation tools; researching accounting and auditing matters and documenting conclusions.
Working at a client site, in the office, or remotely, with flexibility to listen first to client and team expectations.
Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events.
Building technical and professional skills through formal training.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or related disciplines.
Minimum of two years of progressive public accounting experience with in‑charge auditing.
Meeting education requirement for CPA certification in the state where you are applying for employment.
Analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards.
Can manage multiple engagements and competing priorities.
Value teamwork, are agile, and know the power of building strong relationships.
Curious about or have exposure to automation and digitization tools as part of audits or in the professional services environment.
Can travel as needed (Travel expectation: up to 25%).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Salary The base salary range for this position in Massachusetts only is between $89,250 and $115,000.
About Us At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. We offer a career path with more opportunity, flexibility, and support.
About the Team
Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. This position will require in‑person attendance at least two days per week.
We support overall well‑being through work‑life integration options that work best for you.
We provide personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all identities, roles, and aspirations.
We are committed to action for diversity, equity & inclusion.
Next Steps If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits program. For an overview, please visit https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants or employees with a disability unless it would cause an undue hardship. For Los Angeles applicants only, we will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For Massachusetts applicants only, we do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
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Audit Senior Associate
role at
Grant Thornton (US)
Job Description As an Audit Senior Associate, you’ll listen to learn about your client’s operations, processes, business objectives, and risks, and apply that knowledge to enhance the financial statement audit. You’ll build relationships with clients and your engagement team, and use our world‑class audit technology to work collaboratively, solve smarter, and improve the client’s overall financial reporting process.
From day one, you’ll be empowered with access to firm leaders and mentors, training programs, resource groups, team‑based communities, and growth opportunities to help you develop your career confidently.
Responsibilities
Listening and communicating clearly with clients about engagement expectations and informing them of accounting, financial and regulatory developments.
Planning, executing and completing financial statement audits while managing the budget; performing an in‑charge role as needed.
Training and supervising audit associates and interns, providing consistent, regular feedback.
Working with the team to design audit procedures using audit technology and innovation tools; researching accounting and auditing matters and documenting conclusions.
Working at a client site, in the office, or remotely, with flexibility to listen first to client and team expectations.
Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events.
Building technical and professional skills through formal training.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or related disciplines.
Minimum of two years of progressive public accounting experience with in‑charge auditing.
Meeting education requirement for CPA certification in the state where you are applying for employment.
Analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards.
Can manage multiple engagements and competing priorities.
Value teamwork, are agile, and know the power of building strong relationships.
Curious about or have exposure to automation and digitization tools as part of audits or in the professional services environment.
Can travel as needed (Travel expectation: up to 25%).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Salary The base salary range for this position in Massachusetts only is between $89,250 and $115,000.
About Us At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. We offer a career path with more opportunity, flexibility, and support.
About the Team
Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. This position will require in‑person attendance at least two days per week.
We support overall well‑being through work‑life integration options that work best for you.
We provide personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all identities, roles, and aspirations.
We are committed to action for diversity, equity & inclusion.
Next Steps If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits program. For an overview, please visit https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants or employees with a disability unless it would cause an undue hardship. For Los Angeles applicants only, we will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For Massachusetts applicants only, we do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
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