Audit & Assurance Associate - Winter 2027

About the position

As an Audit Associate at Grant Thornton, your primary responsibility will be performing audit procedures in the areas of cash, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, payrolls, and expense analysis. You will work alongside Partners, Managers, and Senior Executives as a member of the engagement team. Grant Thornton believes in making business more personal and building trust into every result. They offer a career path with more opportunity, flexibility, and support. In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP (audit and assurance services) and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (tax and advisory services). In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland, offering a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. The platform has \$2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, with 12,000 professionals. Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, with member firms in over 150 global markets.

Responsibilities

  • Audit transaction cycles, including cash, purchasing, investments, capital expenditures, and other income and expenses.
  • Gain understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements.
  • Research and analyze financial statements and audit and tax related issues utilizing electronic databases, and employ audit software to review and compile financial information to resolve client issues discovered during the audit.
  • Develop and maintain a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform audit services.
  • Participate in recruiting efforts as needed.
  • Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
  • Minimum major and overall GPA of 3.0/4.0 preferred
  • Completion of necessary education hours to eligible for CPA licensure, if required in the state where the position will be located
  • The willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites
  • Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
  • Strong technical aptitude and skillset
  • Demonstrated project management skillset including project planning and time management
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment
  • Ability to travel on short notice.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance programs
  • Employee assistance program
  • Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave
  • Paid firm holidays that fall within their internship period
  • Discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance (for non-intern/seasonal employees)
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