Seasonal Audit Senior Associate - Flexible & Client-Focused

Grant Thornton (NI) LLP; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton (NI) LLP in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Seasonal Audit Senior Associate to support busy seasons and short-term assignments, learning client operations, processes, objectives and risks to enhance financial statement audits.

You will plan, execute and complete audits, supervise staff, and use audit technology. The role emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and ongoing professional development, with opportunities to engage at client sites or remotely.

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 requirements 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 building strong relationships.
• Curious about automation and digitization tools as part of audits or in the professional services environment.
• Designing a schedule that works for you and for your clients (one client or multiple clients).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning, executing and completing financial statement audits while managing the budget; performing an in-charge role as needed.
• Listening and communicating clearly with clients about engagement expectations and developments affecting their organization.
• Working with the team to design audit procedures using audit technology and innovation tools; researching accounting matters and documenting conclusions.
• Training and supervising audit associates and interns and providing feedback.
• Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely.
• Building your technical and professional skills through formal training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Education

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

CPA certification eligibility (state-specific)

Job description

Grant Thornton (NI) LLP in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Seasonal Audit Senior Associate to support busy seasons and short-term assignments, learning client operations, processes, objectives and risks to enhance financial statement audits.

You will plan, execute and complete audits, supervise staff, and use audit technology. The role emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and ongoing professional development, with opportunities to engage at client sites or remotely.