Senior Audit Associate

SENIOR AUDIT ASSOCIATEPOSITION SUMMARYAre you tired of spending time on one client and one industry? Do you have a Passion for accounting, but want more of a work/life balance? Are you not being promoted due to numbers? The Grant Thornton experience is a cornerstone of not only our client service, but also a belief that our employees deserve the same respect we give our clients. We are committed to providing an environment that encourages quality people to join our firm and grow with us. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities to work with multiple service lines and industries, a work/life balance, and the support of an international organization. In the last year alone, Grant Thornton LLP has hired more than 1,000 employees from other international accounting firms. We are successful at creating an environment that encourages new ideas and quickly integrates professionals from other firms. We invite you to learn more about the exciting opportunities at Grant Thornton and what we call the Grant Thornton Experience for Our People.The Senior Audit Associate is responsible for delivering a full range of services to clients and all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and completing audits; developing and supervising staff; reviewing financial statements and related technical accounting issues; and assisting in client management and practice development activities.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES-Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.-Run client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing financial audits and managing to budget.-Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on audit process and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews; perform in-charge role as needed.-Work with audit team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit process.-Research and analyze financial statements and audit- and tax-related issues utilizing electronic databases, and employ audit software to review and compile financial information.-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.-Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve audit-related problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.-Assist partners and senior management on proposals and business development calls.-Gain comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements.-Participate in recruiting efforts as needed.-Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.-Perform other job-related duties as necessary.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS-Bachelor's degree in Accounting. 150 semester hours of education preferred and a CPA or eligibility to sit is highly desirable.-Two to four+ years of progressive public accounting experience with in-charge auditing experience desirable.-Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP and GAAS.-Ability to supervise staff and lead projects.-Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.-Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.-Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.-Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.-Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software.-Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites.Additional Information: Travel Percentage: 70% Company:Grant Thornton, LLPLocation:McLean, VAStatus:Full Time, EmployeeJob Category:Full Time, EmployeeEducation:Bachelor's Degree Company:Grant Thornton, LLPReference Code:7465