Audit & Assurance Associate - Winter 2026

Who is Grant Thornton?  

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better. 

 

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.  

 

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture. 

 

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets. 

 

What is Audit & Assurance?  

Grant Thornton’s Audit & Assurance practice provides our clients with valuable insight regarding managing risk and improving business performance.  We assist our clients with improving their overall financial reporting processes. Our goal is to help our clients better understand their business by keeping them regularly informed about their financial progress and by discussing accounting, financial, and regulatory developments that may impact their business.   

 

Why become an Audit & Assurance Associate at Grant Thornton?  

As an Audit & Assurance 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. Additional job responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:  

Reviewing and auditing business transaction cycles including cash, treasury, capital expenditures, and other income and expenses  

Researching audit issues, utilizing electronic databases, and review-tracking financial information, utilizing audit related software  

Identifying, researching, assessing, and informing senior staff members of audit related issues  

Collaboratively working with client team members to build rapport and strong client relationships  

 

Qualifications: 

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 

 

Skill Requirements: 

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   

 
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 offers an outstanding opportunity for career growth and development, an attractive compensation and incentive program, generous benefits including immediate participation in our 401(k) plan, and a flexible work environment that offers individual enrichment opportunities i