Audit Senior Associate
Wichita • Wichita, KS • Full Time
Posted on Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Wichita, KS
Work Type: Onsite / Hybrid
The Audit Senior Associate will perform financial statement audits, work collaboratively with clients and engagement teams, and leverage audit technology to enhance audit efficiency and quality. This role provides exposure to public accounting, in-charge audit responsibilities, and career growth opportunities within a supportive, resource-rich environment.
Must-Haves / Non-Negotiable Requirements
- Prior external audit experience (Big 4 preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or related disciplines
- Minimum 2 years of progressive public accounting experience with in-charge auditing
- Meeting education requirement for CPA certification in the state of employment
- Analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB standards
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
- Team-oriented, agile, and relationship-focused
- Can travel up to 25%
- Big 4 manufacturing audit experience
- Exposure to audit automation and digitization tools
- Engage with clients to understand operations, processes, business objectives, and risks to inform audit planning and execution
- Plan, execute, and complete financial statement audits while managing budgets; perform in-charge role as needed
- Train, supervise, and mentor audit associates and interns; provide consistent feedback
- Design audit procedures using audit technology and innovation tools
- Research accounting and auditing matters and document conclusions
- Work on client site, office, or remotely as needed
- Represent Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events
- Participate in formal training and professional development programs
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years of progressive public accounting experience with in-charge auditing
- Industry Experience: Preferably manufacturing
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or related disciplines
- Proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB standards
- Analytical and technical auditing skills
- Multi-engagement management and prioritization
- Teamwork and relationship-building skills
- Exposure to automation and digitization in audits
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $90,000–$106,000 per year (median ~$97,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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