Entry Level Advisory Associate Jobs
New grad advisory associate jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a relevant portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are across Accounting & Auditing, with employers like Kestra Financial, Riveron, and JPMorganChase hiring at this level now.
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As a Senior Associate, you’ll lead teams that consult with Grant Thornton accounting advisory clients on complex accounting transactions stemming from regulatory or strategic business changes like mergers, acquisitions, IPOs and more — all with the resources, environment and support to help you excel. You’ll work collaboratively with Grant Thornton colleagues across the firm and engage client stakeholders to identify, assess and deliver substantiated advice because together is how we succeed. From day one, you’ll be empowered with access to firm leaders and mentors, training programs, resource groups, team-based communities, and growth opportunities to help you develop your career and achieve more, confidently.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Your day-to-day may include:
- Listening and communicating with clients about engagement and service expectations; resolving technical and service issues quickly and thoroughly
- Planning, executing, and completing divestiture solutions — from evaluating carve-out readiness, supporting the 100-day planning and operational transition, and assisting in the separation of the business — for financial sponsors and corporate clients
- Supporting SEC regulatory filings for carve-outs and facilitating the preparation of carve-out financials
- Identifying market trends to be a proactive problem solver and sought-after adviser to clients and colleagues
- Training and supervising audit associates and interns and providing consistent, regular feedback
- Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. We empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then you and your team can determine when and where to work. No matter when or where, you will have the support you need to thrive
- Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events
- Building your technical and professional skills through formal training
- Other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You have the following technical skills, qualifications and abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or related disciplines; a master’s degree is a plus
- Minimum two years’ experience providing financial statement audits, accounting advisory, or a similar transaction advisory consulting service
- Analytical and technical skills including proficiency in US GAAP, SEC reporting rules and standards; accounting, transaction or mergers and acquisition services
- Value teamwork, are agile and know the power of building strong relationships
- Skilled at leading, influencing, and motivating colleagues
- Can travel on short notice (Travel expectation: 30%)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this position is between $110,400 and $132,191. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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INTRODUCTION
As a Senior Associate, you’ll lead teams that consult with Grant Thornton accounting advisory clients on complex accounting transactions stemming from regulatory or strategic business changes like mergers, acquisitions, IPOs and more — all with the resources, environment and support to help you excel. You’ll work collaboratively with Grant Thornton colleagues across the firm and engage client stakeholders to identify, assess and deliver substantiated advice because together is how we succeed. From day one, you’ll be empowered with access to firm leaders and mentors, training programs, resource groups, team-based communities, and growth opportunities to help you develop your career and achieve more, confidently.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Your day-to-day may include:
- Listening and communicating with clients about engagement and service expectations; resolving technical and service issues quickly and thoroughly
- Planning, executing, and completing divestiture solutions — from evaluating carve-out readiness, supporting the 100-day planning and operational transition, and assisting in the separation of the business — for financial sponsors and corporate clients
- Supporting SEC regulatory filings for carve-outs and facilitating the preparation of carve-out financials
- Identifying market trends to be a proactive problem solver and sought-after adviser to clients and colleagues
- Training and supervising audit associates and interns and providing consistent, regular feedback
- Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. We empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then you and your team can determine when and where to work. No matter when or where, you will have the support you need to thrive
- Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events
- Building your technical and professional skills through formal training
- Other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You have the following technical skills, qualifications and abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or related disciplines; a master’s degree is a plus
- Minimum two years’ experience providing financial statement audits, accounting advisory, or a similar transaction advisory consulting service
- Analytical and technical skills including proficiency in US GAAP, SEC reporting rules and standards; accounting, transaction or mergers and acquisition services
- Value teamwork, are agile and know the power of building strong relationships
- Skilled at leading, influencing, and motivating colleagues
- Can travel on short notice (Travel expectation: 30%)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this position is between $110,400 and $132,191. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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Entry Level Advisory Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level advisory associate job?
Start by targeting roles that explicitly welcome zero to two years of experience or list internships as qualifying background. Employers at this level look for analytical thinking, clear communication, and exposure to client-facing or project-based work. A well-organized resume that highlights coursework, internship deliverables, or any consulting-adjacent experience gives you a concrete edge over candidates with generic applications.
Which companies hire entry level advisory associates?
Companies hiring entry level advisory associates right now include Kestra Financial, Riveron, and JPMorganChase, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, hiring tends to come from professional services firms, financial institutions, and management consulting practices that run structured analyst or associate programs designed to bring in and develop new talent.
Are there remote entry level advisory associate jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid arrangements are common at this level given the mentorship component of most entry roles. About 20% of entry level advisory associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who need location flexibility still have real options to consider among current listings.
Are these new grad advisory associate jobs?
Yes, these roles include new grad, recent graduate, and junior advisory associate positions. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops as qualifying, or accepts a strong academic project or portfolio in place of full-time history. If a listing does not require prior professional advisory experience, it is worth applying to as a new grad.
Which industries hire the most entry level advisory associates?
Entry Level advisory associate roles concentrate in Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they run ongoing advisory engagements that require analyst-level support, giving recent graduates a structured path to build client and project experience early in their careers.