Hybrid Audit Senior Associate – Growth & Mentorship

Grant Thornton (US); Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Training opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Grant Thornton in the United States seeks an Audit Senior Associate to enhance financial statement audits, build client relationships, and lead engagement teams with our audit technology and training resources. Day‑to‑day, you’ll plan and execute audits, supervise staff, apply US GAAP/GAAS, travel up to 25%, and communicate findings clearly to clients, while growing your technical and professional skills.

This hybrid role requires collaboration across teams and adaptability to evolving audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 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, agile and strong relationships.
• Curious about automation and digitization tools as part of audits or in the professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Listening and communicating clearly with clients about engagement expectations and informing them about 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 and providing consistent, regular feedback.
• Working with the team to design audit procedures using audit technology and innovation tools; researching accounting & auditing matters and documenting conclusions.
• Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. Hybrid work model with in-person attendance at least three days per week.
• Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events.
• Building your technical and professional skills through formal training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

US GAAP/GAAS knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Client engagement

Team supervision

Automation awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or related disciplines

Tools

Audit technology

Job description

Grant Thornton in the United States seeks an Audit Senior Associate to enhance financial statement audits, build client relationships, and lead engagement teams with our audit technology and training resources. Day‑to‑day, you’ll plan and execute audits, supervise staff, apply US GAAP/GAAS, travel up to 25%, and communicate findings clearly to clients, while growing your technical and professional skills.

This hybrid role requires collaboration across teams and adaptability to evolving audit