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Grant Thornton (US) · 4 months ago

Audit IT Assurance Intern - Summer 2026

Phoenix, AZ, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Grant Thornton is a leading assurance, tax, and advisory firm, and they are seeking an IT Audit Assurance Intern for Summer 2026. The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver a full range of IT audit services, including testing and assessment of information systems controls in support of financial statement audits.

Accounting

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Applying current knowledge of IT trends and systems processes to identify security and risk management issues, as well as other opportunities for overall process improvement

Maintaining professionalism and rapport with the client. Proactively interact with key client management to manage expectations, help ensure client satisfaction, meet client deadlines, and resolve any problems

Gaining a comprehensive understanding of assigned client operations, processes and business objectives, and then utilize that knowledge on assigned engagements

Participating in recruiting efforts as needed

To meet or exceed IT Assurance metrics (e.g. – billable hours, CPE, time delinquencies, etc…)

Participating in other business development activities as appropriate

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Information SecurityITGC AuditingCISA CertificationCISM CertificationMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingProject Management

Required

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS or related field

Desire to pursue CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA or CISM license/certification

Some related work experience in public accounting or equivalent delivering controls based services, auditing Information Technology General Controls (ITGC's.) in support of financial statement audits to cross-industry clients and technologies

Information Security experience or information security training is required

Exceptional client service and communication skills

Strong technical aptitude and problem solving skills

Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Effective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects

Enthusiasm to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job and self-directed training

Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment

Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications

Ability to travel on short notice and work additional hours as necessary

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred

A Master's degree is a plus

An understanding of generally accepted practices for testing Key Reports, and Application Controls a plus

Company

Grant Thornton (US)

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In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.

Founded in 1924