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Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the world’s leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. Grant Thornton has revenues in excess of $1.5 billion and operates in 57 offices across the U.S., with more than 500 partners and more than 6,000 employees.
Grant Thornton works with a broad range of publicly and privately held companies, government agencies, financial institutions, and civic and religious organizations. Core industries served include consumer and industrial products, financial services, not-for-profit, private equity and technology. Grant Thornton focuses on serving dynamic organizations that pursue growth holistically — whether through revenue improvement, leadership, mission fulfillment or innovation.
AUDIT SENIOR ASSOCIATE
POSITION SUMMARY:
Would you like to join a team of trusted business advisors who are passionate about providing their clients with superior audits and exceptional service? When Grant Thornton undertakes an engagement to audit a company’s financial statements and/or internal controls over financial reporting, we understand that to deliver a true quality audit, that the underlying activities and operations that give rise to the accounting entries need to be reviewed and understood. We provide insightful and sound operational advice, recommend process improvement strategies and offer suggestions to manage risk. Our audit professionals are thought leaders providing personalized attention and quality service to our clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
* Execute assigned client audit engagements from start to finish, which includes audit planning, budgeting, directing and completing assigned tasks of the financial statement audits and/or integrated audits, and managing the client engagement within the budget.
* Supervise, develop, train and mentor assigned audit associates and interns on the audit process, and assess the performance of the audit staff for their engagement review.
* Work with members of the audit team to identify and resolve any client issues discovered during the audit process.
* Gain a comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes and business objectives, and utilize that knowledge on the audit engagement.
* Research and analyze accounting issues and transactions, and any audit-related or tax-related issues utilizing electronic databases, while employing authorized audit software to review and compile financial information.
* Develop and communicate with the client recommendations for business and process improvements.
* Maintain a good working relationship with client personnel to enhance customer satisfaction, and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform audit services.
* Actively participate in audit planning meetings, closing meetings and committee meetings as a key member of the audit team.
* Assist partners and senior management on client proposals and business development calls.
* Participate in on-going audit staff recruiting efforts as needed.
* Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular and consistent basis.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a business-related field is required. 150 semester hours of education is also required.
* CPA or parts of the CPA exam passed is preferred. The desire and eligibility to sit for the CPA exam is also preferred.
* A minimum of 3 years audit experience in a public accounting firm, professional services firm or its equivalent is required. Big 4 audit experience is a plus.
* Demonstrated ability to supervise other audit staff and lead projects while managing competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive results-based team environment is expected.
* Excellent analytical, technical and auditing skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS and PCAOB rules and standards.
* Exceptional client service with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships is expected.
* Strong leadership, development, training and mentoring skills.
* Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
* Excellent project management skills.
* Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software packages.
* Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites as required is expected.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
* Travel Percentage: approximately 25%
BENEFITS:
Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers our professionals an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits, please visit our website at http://www.gt.com/.
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**Title:** *Audit Senior Associate*
**Location:** *IL-Chicago*
**Requisition ID:** *033229*