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Enterprise Applications Strategy and Integration Associate
Grant Thornton
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Description
Who is Grant Thornton?
Grant Thornton is a collaborative, entrepreneurial firm on the move! As part of a dynamic, global organization of more than 42,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, we have the agility and focus it takes to be a leader.
Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the world’s leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. Grant Thornton has revenue in excess of $1.56 billion and operates 58 offices across the United States with more than 565 partners and 8,000+ employees.
Grant Thornton works with a broad range of publicly and privately held companies, government agencies, financial institutions, and civic and religious organizations. Core industries served include consumer and industrial products, financial services, not-for-profit, private equity, and technology. Grant Thornton focuses on serving dynamic organizations that pursue growth holistically – whether through revenue improvement, leadership, mission fulfillment or innovation.
We are committed to capitalizing on our strengths and serving dynamic organizations that share our values and drive. Our global values of collaboration, leadership, excellence, agility, respect, and responsibility (“CLEARR”) guide our behaviors and fuel our ambition to be the firm that makes a difference every day.
We provide companies with the guidance that they need to help run their businesses, establish robust internal controls, use information effectively and improve performance. These services include compliance, consulting services, information technology solutions, forensic accounting and investigative services, recovery and reorganization, tax preparation, and valuation, to name a few.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Grant Thornton’s Advisory professionals are progressive thinkers who create, protect, transform value today, so our clients have the opportunity to thrive and grow. Our advisory practice creates holistic solutions delivered by innovative, curious professionals who bring technical depth and industry insight to our clients.
Why become an Enterprise Applications Strategy & Integration Associate?
As an Oracle® Platinum Partner and member of their Partner Advisory Council, Grant Thornton Enterprise Applications Strategy & Integration comprises a wide range of services that help clients leverage the power of Oracle’s broad suite of technology applications. These solutions address a broad range of process, technology, and organizational needs within Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Sales and Marketing and Change Assurance. As one of the nation’s leading strategy and implementation firms, our clients include Fortune 500 and medium-sized dynamic businesses and span almost every industry.
What are we looking for in an Associate?
Interested candidates should display an affinity for learning and problem-solving skills as well as have the adaptability to work cross-functionally within the Enterprise Applications Strategy & Integration service line. Interested candidates should be self-starters and should demonstrate strength in or a desire to build skills related to Grant Thornton’s core values of: Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.
Qualifications
• Major and overall GPA of 3.0/4.0
• BA/BS with a concentration in (but not limited to) Accounting, Business, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. Degree requirements may vary by location.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products, experience with Microsoft Access is a plus
• Programming experience is a plus
• Readiness/Ability to travel up to 100%
• Must be currently eligible to work in the United States, position is not eligible for employer sponsorship
Skill Requirements
• Interest to work cross functionally throughout different business processes within an organization
• Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Interest in developing business and technology competence
• Strong technical aptitude/business acumen and problem-solving skills
• Flexible, adaptable and eager self-starter
• Extremely analytical and detail oriented
• Able to acclimate to new environments and work in varying situations effectively
• 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
Enterprise Applications Strategy & Integration Associates are exposed to various projects across multiple solutions, allowing the Associates to discover the advisory services most suited to their skills and interests. Associates can expect to work closely with other staff, managers, and partners on all phases of the engagement lifecycle including planning, engagement management, and project wrap up. In addition, Associates are expected to actively contribute to Enterprise Applications Strategy & Integration's business growth by identifying business development opportunities, participating in marketing and brand initiatives and assisting with development of Grant Thornton thought leadership.
TRAINING:
Grant Thornton LLP 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 LLP 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 in a team environment.
It is Grant Thornton’s policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.