About The Role

POSITION SUMMARY

Audit Associate

As an Audit Associate at Grant Thornton, your primary responsibility will be performing audit procedures in the areas of cash, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, payrolls, and expense analysis. You will work alongside Partners, Managers, and Senior Executives as a member of the engagement team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Audit transaction cycles, including cash, purchasing, investments, capital expenditures, and other income and expenses.
Gain understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements
Research and analyze financial statements and audit and tax related issues utilizing electronic databases, and employ audit software to review and compile financial information to resolve client issues discovered during the audit.
Develop and maintain a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform audit services.
Participate in recruiting efforts as needed.
Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
Minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0
Completion of necessary education hours to eligible for CPA licensure, if required in the state where the position will be located
The willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites
Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
Strong technical aptitude and skillset
Demonstrated project management skillset including project planning and time management
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment
Ability to travel on short notice.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.