IS Assurance Intern - Fall 2026

RKL LLP • Lancaster, PA

4d • $20 - $25

About The Position

The IS Assurance and Advisory Services team provides information technology auditing and consulting services to audit clients, internal audit support, process reengineering and system implementation services. They participate in various client engagements related to the financial services industry focusing on operational and control assessment and enhancement. Success Factors Responsibilities Assist in execution of IS Assurance engagements through the review, documentation evaluation and testing of general controls in a wide range of technology environments Analyze system security and access controls, backup recovery procedures and administration practices Analyze and evaluate reliability of data from systems that is used in financial statements Network with your peers and team members at all levels Participate in team building exercises and community outreach activities Participate in continuous learning and leadership development workshops Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for efficiencies People Management/Relationships Take initiative to be a team player (proactively seek opportunities to help others) Treat everyone with respect Develop loyalty and trust within the team Successfully adapt to different personalities and working styles Proactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team members Hold self-accountable for assigned work; seek continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; open to new ideas and suggestions Required Skills Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail Multitasker with the ability to prioritize work accordingly Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong client service focus Strong analytical and interpersonal skills Ability to work autonomously under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple priorities Education, Experience and Certifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or related field; graduating students should have a GPA of 3.0 or above Desire to pursue the CPA, CISSP, or CISA licensure and a career in professional services/public accounting Excellent communication and analytical skills required Strong technical skills with the ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment Understanding of general information technology control/environment and willingness to learn, drive for self-improvement Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products and technologically-savvy Self-motivated and willingness to enhance risk advisory knowledge Essential Functions Must be able to remain in a stationary position as needed The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and at client offices to access file cabinets, office machinery etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer Ability to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external actors as needed Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds Ability to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as needed Ability to travel to local and non-local clients as needed, overnight travel will be required This job description is subject to change at any time and employee will be given additional responsibilities as assigned Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 What makes RKL a dynamic professional services leader and an employer of choice in Pennsylvania? A focus on people, whether that’s earning the trust and respect of our clients, growing as people and professionals, serving our communities or forming bonds with colleagues. Our people are the best of us and they fuel RKL’s continued growth and success. Fostering a workplace culture that fulfills our team members both personally and professionally is central to the RKL mission. That’s why we offer robust learning and development, diverse career paths and experiences, abundant community service opportunities and social, team-building activities. Benefits You’ll Receive: RKL promotes a recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles, including but not limited to medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent day care expenses and short-term/long-term disability. You’ll also receive competitive paid time off to pursue your interests or rest and recharge, and a 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing to invest in your future. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. It is RKL’s policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact our HR team at 717.394.5666 or [email protected] if you are interested in applying and need assistance to submit your application, or if you are interested in a position and believe you may require a reasonable accommodation in order for you to perform its essential functions.

Requirements

• Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail
• Multitasker with the ability to prioritize work accordingly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong client service focus
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple priorities
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or related field; graduating students should have a GPA of 3.0 or above
• Desire to pursue the CPA, CISSP, or CISA licensure and a career in professional services/public accounting
• Excellent communication and analytical skills required
• Strong technical skills with the ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of general information technology control/environment and willingness to learn, drive for self-improvement
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products and technologically-savvy
• Self-motivated and willingness to enhance risk advisory knowledge
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position as needed
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and at client offices to access file cabinets, office machinery etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external actors as needed
• Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel to local and non-local clients as needed, overnight travel will be required

Responsibilities

• Assist in execution of IS Assurance engagements through the review, documentation evaluation and testing of general controls in a wide range of technology environments
• Analyze system security and access controls, backup recovery procedures and administration practices
• Analyze and evaluate reliability of data from systems that is used in financial statements
• Network with your peers and team members at all levels
• Participate in team building exercises and community outreach activities
• Participate in continuous learning and leadership development workshops
• Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for efficiencies
• Take initiative to be a team player (proactively seek opportunities to help others)
• Treat everyone with respect
• Develop loyalty and trust within the team
• Successfully adapt to different personalities and working styles
• Proactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team members
• Hold self-accountable for assigned work; seek continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; open to new ideas and suggestions

Benefits

• RKL promotes a recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles, including but not limited to medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent day care expenses and short-term/long-term disability.
• You’ll also receive competitive paid time off to pursue your interests or rest and recharge, and a 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing to invest in your future.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern