AUDIT ASSOCIATE AUDITOR FOR INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING FIRMPOSITION SUMMARY: Would you like to join a team of trusted business advisors passionate about providing their clients with superior audits and exceptional service? Grant Thorntons 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.
In short, we strive for a keen understanding of the clients business, in order to provide insightful and sound operational advice, recommend process improvement strategies, and offer suggestions to manage risk.
Our professionals are thought leaders, providing personalized attention and quality service to our clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.
Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree in Accounting, 150 semester hours is required.
1-2 years public accounting experience in a medium to large firm, Big 4 experience preferred.
CPA preferred, desire to obtain CPA required.
Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards.
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Travel Percentage: 40% BENEFITS: Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles.
For a complete list of benefits please visit www.gt.com .
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree in Accounting, 150 semester hours is required.
1-2 years public accounting experience in a medium to large firm, Big 4 experience preferred.
CPA preferred, desire to obtain CPA required.
Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards.
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Travel Percentage: 40%
Audit – General – Associate Job in Kansas City 64106, Missouri US
