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Grant Thornton (US) · 2 months ago

Strategic Assurance and SOC Services Associate - Summer 2026

New York, NY, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$97K/yr - $97K/yr

Grant Thornton (US) is a professional services firm seeking a Strategic Assurance and SOC Services Associate. The role involves delivering engagements related to readiness assessments and examinations, collaborating with clients to identify business processes and controls to mitigate risks.

Accounting

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work with the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address business risks and issues and supporting controls

Apply current knowledge of trends to identify business risk management issues and other opportunities for improvement

Test and evaluate business processes and information technology controls to mitigate risk

Execute assigned client engagements from start to completion of business process and information systems

Participate in client status updates

Draft client deliverables

Gain a comprehensive understanding of assigned client operations, processes and business objectives, and then utilize that knowledge on assigned engagements

Participate in recruiting efforts as needed

Other duties as assigned

Utilizing various data collection techniques, obtain relevant control evidence, select/apply appropriate testing methods, and document testing results

Performing detailed analysis to identify and assess compliance or opportunities for improvement, documenting conclusions, and providing recommendations

Utilizing and continuously learning new technologies to collaborate with team members and enhance service delivery

Prioritizing your work efforts to produce deliverables to meet project objectives, and applying established analytical models to evaluate data, costs and benefits

Qualification

CPA certificationCISA certificationCIA certificationAnalytical skillsProject managementCommunication skillsClient serviceInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsTime managementTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Information Technology, MIS or related field

Minimum major and overall GPA of 3.0/4.0 preferred

Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel 20%-50% as required

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future

Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills

Effective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects

Enthusiasm to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job and self-directed training

Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment

Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships

Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment

Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills

Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills

Preferred

A Master's degree is a plus

Desire to pursue CPA, CISA, CIA license/certification preferred

Company

Grant Thornton (US)

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In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.

Founded in 1924