Cleveland,
Ohio
020985
Grant Thornton is collaborative, entrepreneurial and on the move. As part of a dynamic global organization of 30,000 people serving clients in more than 100 countries, we have the agility and focus it takes to be a leader.
We are committed to capitalizing on our strengths and serving dynamic organizations that share our values and drive. Our global values of collaboration, leadership, excellence, agility, respect and responsibility guide our behaviors and fuel our ambition…to be the firm that makes a difference, every day.
We work with clients to improve their overall financial reporting processes. Ultimately, we see our audit as more than just numbers and compliance. Our goal is to help our clients better understand their business. We consider it our job to
keep our clients informed all year long of accounting, financial and regulatory developments that may impact their business.
AUDIT ASSOCIATE
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Audit Associate is primarily responsible for performing audit procedures in the areas of cash, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, payrolls, and expense analyses. The associate will also review and audit business transaction cycles, including cash, treasury, capital expenditures, and other income and expenses; research audit issues utilizing electronic data bases; review and track financial information utilizing audit-related software; and execute other projects as assigned.
Procedures may range from a single step in the audit program or a complete section of the balance sheet to the responsibility for a division or a branch of the client. Specifically, the associate is expected to inform the senior staff promptly of problems encountered, provide explanations and research audit issues, provide on the job training to less experienced staff, and maintain a good working relationship with the client. The associate will work closely with staff, managers, and partners on all phases of the project.
Qualifications
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, a major and overall minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, and have the 150 hours of education necessary to qualify for sitting for the CPA exam 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 are also required. We prefer excellent communication skills, outstanding analytical skills, an ability to handle multiple priorities and simultaneous projects, strong computer skills, and the ability to work in a team environment.
TRAINING
Grant Thornton provides both local and national training programs related to an individual’s job responsibilities. We are committed to ongoing professional development and we encourage individuals to attend outside training seminars.
BENEFITS
Grant Thornton LLP offers an outstanding opportunity for career growth, an attractive compensation and incentive program, generous benefits including immediate participation in 401(k) plan, and a flexible work environment that offers individual enrichment opportunities in a team environment.
The people in the independent firms of Grant Thornton International Ltd provide personalized attention and the highest quality service to public and private clients in more than 100 countries. Grant Thornton LLP is the U.S. member firm of
Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the six global audit, tax and advisory organizations. Grant Thornton International Ltd and its member firms are not a worldwide partnership, as each member firm is a separate and distinct legal entity.
Requisition ID: 020985
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, OH
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