Audit Senior Associate

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Travel: Up to 25%

Audit Senior Associat, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial statement audits while collaborating closely with clients and internal teams. You will support the planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements, manage client relationships, supervise junior staff, and ensure compliance with US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB standards. This role provides robust learning, leadership exposure, and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement & Communication

• Engage with clients to understand operations, internal controls, risks, and business objectives.
• Communicate clearly regarding engagement expectations and financial, accounting, or regulatory updates.
• Represent Grant Thornton at recruiting events and professional networking activities.
  
  

Audit Planning & Execution

• Plan, execute, and complete financial statement audits, including managing audit budgets.
• Serve as the in-charge auditor on assigned engagements.
• Work with engagement teams to design audit procedures using advanced audit technology and digitization tools.
• Research accounting and auditing matters and document conclusions.
  
  

Team Leadership & Support

• Train, supervise, and mentor Audit Associates and Interns.
• Provide regular, constructive feedback to support team development.
• Collaborate effectively in hybrid environments (client site, office, or remote).
  
  

Technical & Compliance

• Apply knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards.
• Ensure adherence to firm methodologies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of progressive public accounting experience with in-charge auditing responsibilities.
• CPA certification or eligibility, meeting the CPA education requirement in the state of application.
• Strong analytical and technical skills with proven knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS, PCAOB standards.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to automation and digitization tools used in audits.
• Experience managing or supervising junior team members.
  
  

Recruiter Submission Template - Audit Senior Associate (Grant Thornton LLP)

Full Name:

Highest Degree (Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Mathematics or Related) with University & Year of Completion:

CPA Certification or Eligibility (Yes/No - Details):

Total Public Accounting Experience (Years):

Total Audit Experience (Years):

In-Charge Auditing Experience (Yes/No - Details):

Experience with Top 15 Accounting Firms (Yes/No - Details):

Experience with US GAAP (Yes/No - Details):

Experience with GAAS (Yes/No - Details):

Experience with PCAOB Standards (Yes/No - Details):

Experience Managing Multiple Audit Engagements (Yes/No - Details):

Experience Supervising/Training Staff & Interns (Yes/No - Details):

Experience with Audit Technology / Digitization Tools (Yes/No - Details):

Industry Experience (Public Accounting / Financial Services / Manufacturing / Technology / Healthcare / Other - Specify):

Travel Availability (Up to 25% - Yes/No):

Hybrid Work Flexibility (Office Client Site Remote - Yes/No):

Reason for Interest in This Role:

Reason for Relocation (if applicable):

Contact Number:

Email ID:

LinkedIn Profile:

Full Address (City, State, ZIP):

Notice Period (Weeks):

Current Work Authorization (US Citizen / Green Card / Visa - Specify):

Expected Salary:

Interview Availability Preference:

Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work onsite in Boston on a hybrid schedule? (Yes/No - Details):

Are you subject to a non-compete or non-solicitation agreement? (Yes/No):