Audit Intern - Summer 2026

Illinois Tool Works • Glenview, IL

149d • $28 • Remote

About The Position

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is seeking Audit Interns to join the Enterprise Audit Services (EAS) team in the summer of 2026. All audit interns travel to ITW business units to perform financial audits of ITW businesses around the globe. Historically, Audit Interns have traveled internationally for two weeks, usually to a business unit in Europe. The Enterprise Audit Services (EAS) team consists of 40 audit professionals based in Glenview, IL, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Brazil who complete audits around the globe, in teams of 3-6 people each month. The EAS department focuses on developing 'Great ITW Leaders' and supporting ITW's Enterprise Initiatives. The EAS culture committee engages employees on activities and world events related to: Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Environment & Safety, and Wellness.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university, with final academic graduation prior to August 2027.
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA.
• Ability and desire to travel 40% (domestic & international).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of an organization.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency with MS Office.
• ITW Audit Department is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad spectrum of financial audits to assist compliance of the SOX 404 initiative.
• Analysis/recommendation of process simplification opportunities utilizing a variety of audit and financial analysis tools and techniques.
• Documentation of work performed.
• Assistance in preparation and delivery of presentations to Management.

Benefits

• Domestic and International travel (up to 40%), including the ability for leisure travel between audit weeks.
• Flexibility regarding work from home options.
• Dress for your day at the corporate office.
• Free access to a full gym on the ITW campus.
• Minimum 40-hour work week (paid hourly).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees