Senior Audit Associate — Hybrid, Mentorship & Growth

Grant Thornton; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentorship and training opportunities

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Grant Thornton in the United States, Milwaukee area, is seeking an Audit Senior Associate to help deliver high-quality financial statement audits. You’ll plan, execute, and supervise engagements, leveraging our audit technology and collaborating with client teams to strengthen controls and reporting.

The role emphasizes client service, mentorship of junior staff, and ongoing professional development in a dynamic, hybrid work environment with travel up to 25%.

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.

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.
• Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events.
• Building your technical and professional skills through formal training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Grant Thornton in the United States, Milwaukee area, is seeking an Audit Senior Associate to help deliver high-quality financial statement audits. You’ll plan, execute, and supervise engagements, leveraging our audit technology and collaborating with client teams to strengthen controls and reporting.

The role emphasizes client service, mentorship of junior staff, and ongoing professional development in a dynamic, hybrid work environment with travel up to 25%.