Title: Audit Senior Associate Location: US-CA-San Jose Other Locations: null 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 SENIOR ASSOCIATE POSITION SUMMARY: Would you like to join a team of trusted business advisors passionate about providing their clients with superior audits and exceptional service? Grant Thornton's core business is auditing financial statements and we understand that to deliver a truly quality audit, the underlying activities and operations that give rise to the accounting entries, need to be reviewed and understood. We provide insightful and sound operational advice, recommend process improvement strategies, and offer suggestions to manage risk. 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. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: * Bachelor's degree in A |
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