Enterprise Assurance Services Intern - Summer 2027

Grant Thornton•Dallas, TX

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Start your career at the intersection of assurance, technology, compliance, and other emerging business challenges. Enterprise Assurance Services (EAS) Interns are responsible for delivering consulting, attestation, and audit services across a portfolio of public and private client engagements that span a wide variety of industries. Interns support clients with governance, risk management, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder reporting through a combination of business process analysis, technology risk assessments, controls testing, and assurance services. Engagements may include IT audits associated with financial statement audits and technology risk assessments, including evaluation of information technology general controls (ITGCs), IT application controls (ITACs), cybersecurity controls, and technology-enabled business processes. SOC examinations, readiness assessments, and other attestation engagements focused on controls relevant to financial reporting, system reliability, security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. These engagements may include HITRUST, HIPAA, and Structured Products & Securitizations. Sustainability and ESG reporting engagements, including readiness assessments, limited assurance reviews, and examinations over environmental, social, and governance information. Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) audit engagements, including testing of plan transactions, participant data, operational controls, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Across all engagements, Interns collaborate with internal GT teams and client personnel to identify risks, evaluate business and technology controls, analyze data, and support the delivery of high-quality client service. The role provides exposure to multiple industries, emerging assurance topics, evolving technologies, and innovative approaches to risk management and reporting. The Team Enterprise Assurance Services brings together professionals across IT Audit, SOC and attestation services, sustainability and ESG reporting, and Employee Benefit Plan audits to help organizations build trust and confidence in the information they share with stakeholders. Our professionals work alongside business leaders, technology teams, and risk professionals to address complex challenges in a rapidly changing environment. As an EAS Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience from day one while working on meaningful client engagements across industries and service offerings. You'll collaborate with experienced professionals, leverage emerging technologies including data analytics and AI-enabled tools, and develop the technical, analytical, and leadership skills needed to succeed in a profession that continues to evolve. Whether you're evaluating technology controls, supporting assurance engagements, analyzing risks, or helping clients enhance their reporting, you will bring value to your clients by helping them operate with greater transparency, accountability, and confidence.

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
CPA eligibility 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.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
Ability to assess risks, evaluate controls, and interpret complex information.
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 leverage these capabilities to enhance quality and efficiency.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Demonstrated 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 areas such as technology risk, controls assurance, sustainability reporting, employee benefit plan auditing, cybersecurity, and emerging reporting frameworks.
Exceptional client-service mindset with a commitment to building strong professional relationships.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment.

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 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.
Utilize data analytics tools and AI-enabled technologies to improve efficiency, enhance analysis, and identify meaningful insights.
Perform walkthroughs, testing procedures, and evidence collection activities while 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.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of client operations, business objectives, industry trends, and emerging risks.
Contribute to recruiting, practice development, training initiatives, and knowledge-sharing activities.
Stay informed regarding emerging technologies, assurance trends, sustainability reporting developments, regulatory changes, and evolving risk management practices.