Enterprise Assurance Services Intern - Summer 2027

Grant Thornton • Dallas, TX

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Enterprise Assurance Services (EAS) Intern supports consulting, attestation, and audit services across public and private client engagements in a variety of industries. Interns help clients address governance, risk management, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder reporting through business process analysis, technology risk assessments, controls testing, and assurance services.

Engagements may include IT audits related to financial statement audits and technology risk assessments; SOC examinations and readiness assessments; sustainability and ESG reporting assurance; and Employee Benefit Plan audits. Interns collaborate with internal teams and client personnel to identify risks, evaluate business and technology controls, analyze data, and support high-quality client service. The role provides exposure to multiple industries, emerging assurance topics, evolving technologies, and approaches to risk management and reporting.

Interns gain hands-on experience on client engagements, collaborating with experienced professionals and using technologies such as data analytics and AI-enabled tools. The position develops technical, analytical, and leadership skills while contributing to clients’ transparency, accountability, and confidence in their reporting and operations. The role follows the firm’s hybrid work model and requires in-person attendance at least three days per week at a Grant Thornton office or client site.

Requirements

• Pursuing a 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa 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 for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Agility and adaptability in addressing evolving client challenges and changing business priorities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional and geographically diverse teams.
• Curiosity and commitment to continuous learning in technology risk, controls assurance, sustainability reporting, employee benefit plan auditing, cybersecurity, and emerging reporting frameworks.
• Client-service mindset and commitment to building strong professional relationships.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

• CPA eligibility is preferred for Employee Benefit Plan, ESG, and certain assurance-focused roles.
• Interest in pursuing professional certifications such as 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 interest in using them to enhance quality and efficiency.

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 conclusion and reporting.
• Apply 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 insights.
• Perform walkthroughs, testing procedures, and evidence collection, documenting results in accordance with professional standards.
• Assist in assessing compliance with 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 service lines and offices to deliver integrated solutions.
• Participate in client status meetings and contribute to communication throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Manage multiple assignments 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.
• At least 72 hours of paid sick leave.
• Pay for firm holidays that fall within the internship period.
• Flexible work-location, weekly-schedule, and flex-time-off options, consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model.
• Work-life integration options and personalized, comprehensive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern