Enterprise Assurance Services Intern - Summer 2027

Grant Thornton • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Enterprise Assurance Services (EAS) Intern supports consulting, attestation, and audit services across a diverse portfolio of client engagements. The role helps organizations strengthen governance, risk management, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder reporting through business process analysis, technology risk assessment, controls testing, and assurance services.

Engagements may include IT audits and technology risk assessments covering IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity controls, and technology-enabled business processes; SOC examinations, readiness assessments, and other attestation engagements; sustainability and ESG reporting engagements; and Employee Benefit Plan audits. Interns collaborate with client personnel to identify risks, evaluate business and technology controls, analyze data, and support high-quality client service across industries and service offerings.

Interns gain hands-on experience on client engagements, collaborate with experienced professionals, and use data analytics and AI-enabled tools. The position includes in-person attendance at least three days per week at a Grant Thornton office or client site, consistent with the firm's hybrid work model. The pay rate listed for the Chicago, Illinois office is $37 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to assess risks, evaluate controls, and interpret complex information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Agility and adaptability in addressing evolving client challenges and changing business priorities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional and geographically diverse teams.
• Exceptional client-service mindset and commitment to building strong professional relationships.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment.
• Ability to work additional hours when required and travel as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• CPA eligibility is preferred for Employee Benefit Plan, ESG, and certain assurance-focused roles.
• Interest in pursuing one or more professional certifications, including CPA, CISA, CIA, or other relevant credentials.
• Experience or interest in data analytics, data visualization, and data-driven decision-making.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies, and a desire to use them to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Curiosity and commitment to continuous learning in technology risk, controls assurance, sustainability reporting, employee benefit plan auditing, cybersecurity, and emerging reporting frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing client engagements by understanding client objectives, processes, risks, and control environments.
• Evaluate and test business process controls, information technology controls, and automated controls to assess risk and support assurance objectives.
• Support IT audit, SOC reporting, sustainability reporting, and employee benefit plan audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Apply established audit, attestation, and consulting methodologies to identify control deficiencies, reporting risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to support engagement conclusions and recommendations.
• Use data analytics tools and AI-enabled technologies to improve efficiency, enhance analysis, and identify meaningful insights.
• Perform walkthroughs, testing procedures, and evidence collection, documenting results in accordance with professional standards.
• Assist in assessing compliance with applicable reporting frameworks, regulatory requirements, and assurance standards.
• Draft workpapers, reports, client communications, and other deliverables with attention to quality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with engagement teams across multiple service lines and offices to deliver integrated solutions.
• Participate in client status meetings and contribute to effective communication throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently while meeting deadlines, budget expectations, and quality standards.
• Develop an understanding of client operations, business objectives, industry trends, and emerging risks.
• Contribute to recruiting, practice development, training initiatives, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies, assurance trends, sustainability reporting developments, regulatory changes, and evolving risk management practices.

Benefits

• Interns may participate in the firm's medical, dental, and vision insurance programs and employee assistance program.
• Interns receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
• Interns are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
• The firm offers options relating to work location, weekly schedule, and flex time off, consistent with client needs and the hybrid work model.
• The firm describes providing work-life integration options and personalized, comprehensive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern