Seasonal Audit Senior Associate — Flexible, Hybrid/Remote

Grant Thornton (US); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton (US) is seeking a Seasonal Audit Senior Associate to join during the busy season. You will learn about clients’ operations, processes, objectives and risks, applying that knowledge to enhance the financial statement audit with the support to excel.

You’ll be more than seasonal—you’ll be part of the team, with flexibility and a supportive culture. The role emphasizes planning and execution, supervising associates, using audit technology, and communicating clearly with clients about

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 know the power of building strong relationships
• Are curious about or have exposure to 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

• Listening and communicating clearly with clients about engagement expectations, as well as informing them about accounting, financial and regulatory developments that may affect their organization
• Planning, executing and completing financial statement audits while managing the budget; performing an in-charge role as needed
• Working with the team to design audit procedures using audit technology and innovation tools. Researching accounting & auditing 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. We empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then you and your team can determine when and where to work. No matter when or where, you will have the support you need to thrive
• Building your technical and professional skills through formal training
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Teamwork

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/economics/finance/mathematics

CPA education requirements

Tools

Audit technology

Job description

Grant Thornton (US) is seeking a Seasonal Audit Senior Associate to join during the busy season. You will learn about clients’ operations, processes, objectives and risks, applying that knowledge to enhance the financial statement audit with the support to excel.

You’ll be more than seasonal—you’ll be part of the team, with flexibility and a supportive culture. The role emphasizes planning and execution, supervising associates, using audit technology, and communicating clearly with clients about