Audit Associate - 2024

Job Title: Audit Associate (June 2024 / November 2024)

As one of the largest and fastest growing accounting firms in the nation, Grassi is a leading provider of advisory, tax and accounting services to businesses and individuals. Grassi advisors specialize in providing industry-specific business consulting, audit, tax, and technology services to key market sectors, including construction, architecture, and engineering, not-for-profit, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, financial services, real estate, cannabis and more. With offices in New York, Jericho, Ronkonkoma and White Plains, NY; Park Ridge, NJ; Palm Beach, FL; and Needham, MA, the firm has the depth of knowledge and experience to work effectively alongside clients across the Northeast and throughout the United States, as well as internationally through its membership in Moore Global.

Flexibility: Our hybrid work environment, flex-time policy, reasonable busy season hour requirement (approx. 55 hours/week), summer Friday program and generous paid time off allow our employees flexibility to maintain a healthy work life integration that works best for them.

Company Culture: Here at Grassi we are dedicated to creating an environment for our team members that is positive, productive, and aligns with our company’s high standards of inclusivity, diversity, and equity. To uphold these standards, we work closely with our DEI Council and Grassi Women’s Council to organize events throughout the year to bring the firm together for open dialogue and awareness of global diversity issues. In addition, we participate in group charitable initiatives that support organizations such as Ronald McDonald House, Toys for Tots, Autism Speaks, Long Island Cares and many of Grassi’s own nonprofit clients.

Benefits Package: Competitive base compensation with eligibility for a raise and bonus each June based on performance metrics. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, employer contribution to life insurance, 401(k) plan, and client and employee referral bonus program.

CPA Incentive: Financial assistance toward the achievement of the CPA certification which includes the cost of the CPA study materials, CPA exam registration and sitting fees for all 4 parts (up to 2 x per part), plus the CPA application and licensing fees. Paid study time during work hours, additional paid time off to take your scheduled exam and a bonus paid upon passing the CPA exam.

Learning and Development: Emphasizing our open-door policy through one-on-one training, having partners readily available to work with and mentor our employees, and providing a structured career path through Partner level. As well opportunities including technical and soft skill training, both internally taught and externally taught by well-known instructors in the industry.

Wellness Resources: Discounted gym memberships and various wellness competitions and programs such as the CALM app that helps our team members lower stress, decrease anxiety, improve focus, and get more restful sleep.

All associates start as a team from their first day, and bond as a unified group. During the first few weeks, the associate class will go through a comprehensive training and professional education program. This program is designed to ensure that the associate has all the tools necessary to perform their day-to-day duties, as well as the ability to escalate quickly in their career. Everyone will receive a “buddy” whose main purpose is to answer any questions and guarantee the associate adapts to their new responsibilities and environment as quickly and seamlessly as possible. Associates will be scheduled on a variety of industries and clients while working in small groups with other Associates, Semi Seniors, Seniors, Supervisors and Managers. Staff will assume responsibility for appropriate level areas of audits, reviews, and compilations. During this time, the staff will focus on developing skills, building their technical knowledge, understanding, and executing diligent client service, and getting oriented to the Firm’s practices, policies, and culture. Work is performed under close supervision.