Audit Associate II

Audit Experienced Associate

As an Audit Experienced Associate, you'll apply your knowledge of GAAP to assist in all stages of an audit, as well as train and supervise new associates during an engagement 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 enhance client service. 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 : auditing transaction cycles, including cash, purchasing, investments, capital expenditures, and other income and expenses; learning about client operations, processes, and business objectives, and applying the knowledge to enhance the audit; working with the team to design audit procedures using audit technology and innovation tools. Researching accounting & auditing matters and documenting conclusions; listening and communicating clearly with clients to establish engagement expectations while building long-term relationships; 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; and other duties as assigned.

You have the following technical skills, qualifications, and abilities : a bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or related disciplines; minimum of one year of public accounting experience in a mid-sized to large firm; 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; can travel as needed (travel expectation : up to 25%); and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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.

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 in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site. 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. 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 are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we're taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com / careers.

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com / careers.

Benefits : 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. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit : https : / / www.grantthornton.com / careers / rewards-and-benefits.

It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions 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 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. To make an accommodation request, please contact HR@us.gt.com.

For Los Angeles Applicants only : we will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

For Massachusetts Applicants only : it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.