Audit and Assurance Assistant Internships
Audit and assurance assistant internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working auditors and assurance professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with CCK Strategies, Crowe, and MBE CPAs among the employers posting roles now.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Attest Services-IT Intern
As an IT Audit Assurance Intern at Grant Thornton, your primary responsibility will be to delivering a full range of IT audit services to our clients. This includes testing and assessment of information systems control review engagements in support of financial statement audits. You will work alongside Partners, Managers, and Senior Executives as a member of the engagement team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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
QUALIFICATIONS
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS or related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
- 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. An understanding of generally accepted practices for testing Key Reports, and Application Controls a plus.
- 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. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
- Minimum overall GPA 3.0/4.0
POSITION SUMMARY:
Attest Services-IT Intern
As an IT Audit Assurance Intern at Grant Thornton, your primary responsibility will be to delivering a full range of IT audit services to our clients. This includes testing and assessment of information systems control review engagements in support of financial statement audits. You will work alongside Partners, Managers, and Senior Executives as a member of the engagement team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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
QUALIFICATIONS
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS or related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
- 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. An understanding of generally accepted practices for testing Key Reports, and Application Controls a plus.
- 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. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
- Minimum overall GPA 3.0/4.0
Audit and Assurance Assistant Internship Market
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Tips for Your Audit and Assurance Assistant Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer roles
Large public accounting firms and financial services employers open summer audit and assurance assistant internship applications in September and October, often closing cohorts by December. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings in early fall rather than waiting until spring, when many structured programs are already full.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Audit and assurance assistant hiring teams expect limited work history from interns, so your portfolio does the work your resume cannot. Document two or three completed projects, including audit simulations, analytical workpapers, or case studies, name every tool you used, and make each one reviewable. A linked, organized portfolio gives recruiters something concrete to assess.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured audit and assurance assistant programs tied directly to your university, and accounting faculty and career center staff often know which firms recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Pair that with direct applications to smaller regional firms and companies running their own cohorts, so you are not limited to employers that visit campus.
Practice your technical screen out loud
Audit and assurance assistant intern interviews typically include a technical or analytical screen, often built around accounting concepts, audit procedures, or financial analysis scenarios. Practice explaining your reasoning as you work through problems, not just producing an answer. Interviewers weigh how you think through ambiguous situations as much as whether your final answer is correct.
Target structured audit internship programs early
Big Four and large regional firms run cohort-based audit internship programs designed to develop candidates new to the field. These programs recruit in the fall, fill fast, and move through multiple interview rounds before the year ends. Identify the structured programs that fit your graduation timeline and submit applications in the first recruiting wave, not after they have filled half their seats.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 100% of the audit and assurance assistant internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through listings. Filter by location and work type first so you are evaluating roles you can actually accept, not spending time on positions that do not fit your situation.
Audit and Assurance Assistant Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an audit and assurance assistant internship?
Lead with coursework and completed projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For audit and assurance assistant candidates, the concrete artifact that gives recruiters something to assess is a documented case study, audit simulation, or analytical workpaper showing your process and tools. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an audit and assurance assistant internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For audit and assurance assistant interns, what drives it is performance on real client or project work, available headcount on the team, and how early the firm sets its return-offer timeline. Position for one by treating every assignment as evaluated work, but keep applying to full-time roles in parallel so you are not counting on a single outcome.
When should I apply for audit and assurance assistant internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large public accounting firms and financial services employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies, regional firms, and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly rather than waiting for a single hiring season.
Are audit and assurance assistant internships paid?
Most professional audit and assurance assistant internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Listings show pay where the employer discloses it, so you can compare across roles as you search.
What should an audit and assurance assistant internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For audit and assurance assistant candidates, that means case studies, audit simulations, or analytical workpapers that name the tools used and where a reviewer can see the output. Add relevant coursework in accounting, auditing, or finance, and keep the entire document to one page.
Are there remote audit and assurance assistant internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the audit and assurance assistant internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a Big Four audit internship?
Big Four audit internships are structured programs at Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG designed to train candidates new to public accounting. They target penultimate-year students, recruit in the fall for the following summer, and are highly competitive. Applying in the first recruiting wave, before firms hit headcount, gives you the best chance of moving through the full selection process.
Can international students get audit and assurance assistant internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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