Grant Thornton (US)
Accounting Advisory Senior Associate
Grant Thornton (US), Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
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Job Overview As an Accounting Advisory Senior Associate, you will consult with clients on complex accounting transactions, address transactional, regulatory, and strategic needs, and support clients with regulatory changes, new accounting standards, IPO assistance, and on‑call advice.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
Lead multiple engagements and consult on complex accounting transactions.
Consult on technical accounting matters including adoption of new accounting standards and transaction audit review.
Provide transaction accounting support for business combinations, carve‑outs, and initial public offerings.
Prepare financial statements and SEC filings including 10‑Ks, 10‑Qs, 8‑Ks, and pro‑forma financial views.
Assist clients in audit readiness and first‑time audit support.
Provide on‑call assistance.
Ensure work is performed timely, with quality, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Identify market trends and be a proactive problem solver.
Train and supervise less experienced colleagues and provide consistent feedback.
Work at a client site or remotely; determine when and where to work.
Represent the company at recruiting and professional networking events.
Build technical and professional skills through formal training.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or related disciplines required; Master’s degree a plus.
Minimum 2 years of experience in financial statement audits, accounting advisory services, or corporate accounting/finance center of excellence focusing on complex accounting transactions.
CPA license preferred.
Working knowledge of ASC 606, ASC 842, complex debt, equity, and employee compensation topics, audit readiness support, IPO process, organizational restructuring, and GAAP conversations.
Proficiency in US GAAP, SEC reporting rules and standards, accounting transactions, or M&A services.
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Travel up to 30% as needed.
Compensation Base salary ranges: New York only $95,000 – 142,600; Chicago only $88,000 – 132,600.
Legal and EEO Statement It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton LLP to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. For the application process, contact HR@us.gt.com. Below are additional details and EEO statements specific to certain applicant groups and locations, including Los Angeles and Massachusetts, as required by state law. (Full EEO statement continues with additional location‑specific copies.)
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Accounting Advisory Senior Associate
role at
Grant Thornton (US)
Job Overview As an Accounting Advisory Senior Associate, you will consult with clients on complex accounting transactions, address transactional, regulatory, and strategic needs, and support clients with regulatory changes, new accounting standards, IPO assistance, and on‑call advice.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
Lead multiple engagements and consult on complex accounting transactions.
Consult on technical accounting matters including adoption of new accounting standards and transaction audit review.
Provide transaction accounting support for business combinations, carve‑outs, and initial public offerings.
Prepare financial statements and SEC filings including 10‑Ks, 10‑Qs, 8‑Ks, and pro‑forma financial views.
Assist clients in audit readiness and first‑time audit support.
Provide on‑call assistance.
Ensure work is performed timely, with quality, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Identify market trends and be a proactive problem solver.
Train and supervise less experienced colleagues and provide consistent feedback.
Work at a client site or remotely; determine when and where to work.
Represent the company at recruiting and professional networking events.
Build technical and professional skills through formal training.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or related disciplines required; Master’s degree a plus.
Minimum 2 years of experience in financial statement audits, accounting advisory services, or corporate accounting/finance center of excellence focusing on complex accounting transactions.
CPA license preferred.
Working knowledge of ASC 606, ASC 842, complex debt, equity, and employee compensation topics, audit readiness support, IPO process, organizational restructuring, and GAAP conversations.
Proficiency in US GAAP, SEC reporting rules and standards, accounting transactions, or M&A services.
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Travel up to 30% as needed.
Compensation Base salary ranges: New York only $95,000 – 142,600; Chicago only $88,000 – 132,600.
Legal and EEO Statement It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton LLP to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. For the application process, contact HR@us.gt.com. Below are additional details and EEO statements specific to certain applicant groups and locations, including Los Angeles and Massachusetts, as required by state law. (Full EEO statement continues with additional location‑specific copies.)
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