Job Description
Audit Senior Associate Wichita, KS
Work Type: Onsite / Hybrid
The Audit Senior Associate will perform financial statement audits, work collaboratively with clients and engagement teams, and leverage audit technology to enhance audit efficiency and quality. This role provides exposure to public accounting, in-charge audit responsibilities, and career growth opportunities within a supportive, resource-rich environment.
Must-Haves / Non-Negotiable Requirements - Prior external audit experience (Big 4 preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or related disciplines
- Minimum 2 years of progressive public accounting experience with in-charge auditing
- Meeting education requirement for CPA certification in the state of employment
- Analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB standards
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
- Team-oriented, agile, and relationship-focused
- Can travel up to 25%
Preferred or Nice-to-Have Skills - Big 4 manufacturing audit experience
- Exposure to audit automation and digitization tools
Responsibilities / Essential Duties - Engage with clients to understand operations, processes, business objectives, and risks to inform audit planning and execution
- Plan, execute, and complete financial statement audits while managing budgets; perform in-charge role as needed
- Train, supervise, and mentor audit associates and interns; provide consistent feedback
- Design audit procedures using audit technology and innovation tools
- Research accounting and auditing matters and document conclusions
- Work on client site, office, or remotely as needed
- Represent Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events
- Participate in formal training and professional development programs
- Perform other duties as assigned
Experience & Education - Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years of progressive public accounting experience with in-charge auditing
- Industry Experience: Preferably manufacturing
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or related disciplines
Skills & Competencies - Proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB standards
- Analytical and technical auditing skills
- Multi-engagement management and prioritization
- Teamwork and relationship-building skills
- Exposure to automation and digitization in audits
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Recruiter Submission Template - Audit Senior Associate Full Name:
Degree & University:
CPA or JD / Active Law License:
Years of Progressive Public Accounting Experience:
External Audit Experience (Years, specify Big 4 or other public accounting experience):
Experience in Public Accounting (Top 15 Firm) - Years:
Engagement Management Experience (Yes/No, specify years):
Supervisory Experience (Yes/No, # of Direct Reports):
Analytical / Technical / Auditing Skills - Rating (Basic / Intermediate / Advanced):
US GAAP, GAAS & PCAOB Proficiency - Rating (Basic / Intermediate / Advanced):
Experience with Audit Automation / Digitization Tools (Yes/No, specify software/tools):
Please indicate the percentage of time the candidate is willing to travel:
Is the candidate currently subject to any non-compete or non-solicitation agreement with a current or former employer?:
What percentage of your time is spent on audit engagements? Compliance/review?:
How many years of experience do you have performing in-charge auditing?:
Motivation / Reason for Interest in This Role:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status (e.g., US Citizen, Green Card, H1B, etc.):
Expected Salary:
Are you willing to relocate on your own expenses and work onsite in Wichita, KS (Yes/No)?:
Job Tags
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