Senior Audit Associate

Grant Thornton (US); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking an Audit Senior Associate in Chicago, IL. This role involves planning and executing audits, training staff, and communicating with clients. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least two years of relevant experience. This position offers a salary range of $80,000 - $120,000 and various benefits including medical insurance and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of public accounting experience in auditing.
• Proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB standards.
• Education requirement for CPA certification in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Listen and communicate with clients about engagement expectations.
• Plan and execute financial statement audits.
• Train audit associates and interns.
• Design audit procedures using technology.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Auditing skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Job description

This range is provided by Grant Thornton (US). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $118,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Grant Thornton (US)

Experienced Hire Recruiting Manager @ Grant Thornton Advisors LLP

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 — all with the resources, environment and support to help you excel. You’ll build relationships with your 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 and achieve more, confidently.

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
• 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. 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
• Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events
• Building your 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
• Are 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

Employment Information

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing

Industries: Accounting

Location: Chicago, IL

The salary range for this role in Chicago only is: $80–120k

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pension plan
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave

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