Grant Thornton (US)
Audit Senior Associate
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 per year.
Job Description As an Audit Senior Associate, you will listen and learn about your client’s operations, processes, business objectives, and risks, and apply that knowledge to enhance the financial statement audit. You will build relationships with clients and the 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 will 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
Listen and communicate clearly with clients about engagement expectations and inform them about accounting, financial, and regulatory developments that may affect their organization.
Plan, execute, and complete financial statement audits while managing the budget; perform an in‑charge role as needed.
Train and supervise audit associates and interns, providing consistent, regular feedback.
Work with the team to design audit procedures using audit technology and innovation tools; research accounting and auditing matters and document conclusions.
Work at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. Empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then determine when and where to work.
Represent Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events.
Build 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.
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 the power of building strong relationships.
Curious about or have exposure to automation and digitization tools as part of audits or in the professional services environment.
Can travel as needed (up to 25%).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits & Opportunities
World‑class audit technology and innovation tools.
Access to firm leaders, mentors, training programs, resource groups, team‑based communities, and growth opportunities.
Competitive salary and performance‑based bonus potential.
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off).
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.
About Grant Thornton At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. We go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more opportunity, flexibility, and support.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law. Grant Thornton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.
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Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 per year.
Job Description As an Audit Senior Associate, you will listen and learn about your client’s operations, processes, business objectives, and risks, and apply that knowledge to enhance the financial statement audit. You will build relationships with clients and the 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 will 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
Listen and communicate clearly with clients about engagement expectations and inform them about accounting, financial, and regulatory developments that may affect their organization.
Plan, execute, and complete financial statement audits while managing the budget; perform an in‑charge role as needed.
Train and supervise audit associates and interns, providing consistent, regular feedback.
Work with the team to design audit procedures using audit technology and innovation tools; research accounting and auditing matters and document conclusions.
Work at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. Empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then determine when and where to work.
Represent Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events.
Build 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.
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 the power of building strong relationships.
Curious about or have exposure to automation and digitization tools as part of audits or in the professional services environment.
Can travel as needed (up to 25%).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits & Opportunities
World‑class audit technology and innovation tools.
Access to firm leaders, mentors, training programs, resource groups, team‑based communities, and growth opportunities.
Competitive salary and performance‑based bonus potential.
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off).
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.
About Grant Thornton At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. We go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more opportunity, flexibility, and support.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law. Grant Thornton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.
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