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Audit Senior Associate
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An Audit Manager manages the process of examining records to determine the financial status of a company or organization. Inspects accounts and account books, prepares reports on the accuracy of internal financial records and accounting procedures. May supervise accountants and bookkeepers during the auditing process
$125,365 / year median in Wisconsin
-1% projected decline
Job Description
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.
Your day-to-day may include:
+ 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 You have the following technical skills, qualifications and abilities: + 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 #LI-BP3 #LI- POST
About Us At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result - for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It's what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better. In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture. Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets. About the Team The team you're about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here's how:- Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
- Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
- We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
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