Strategic Assurance and SOC Services Summer Intern

Join Grant Thornton as a Strategic Assurance and SOC Services Intern, delivering client engagements and gaining hands-on experience in audit and advisory services. Your Role Here’s what you will be doing: • Work with clients to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address business risks and controls • Apply knowledge of trends to identify business risk management issues and improvement opportunities • Test and evaluate business processes and IT controls to mitigate risk • Execute assigned client engagements from start to completion of business process and information systems • Participate in client status updates and draft client deliverables • Gain comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives • Participate in recruiting efforts as needed • Utilize data collection techniques to obtain control evidence, apply testing methods, and document results • Perform detailed analysis to assess compliance and provide recommendations • Use and learn new technologies to collaborate and enhance service delivery About You The company is looking for: • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Technology, MIS, or related field; Master’s degree is a plus • Minimum major and overall GPA of 3.0/4.0 preferred • Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel 20%-50% • Desire to pursue CPA, CISA, CIA license/certification preferred • Authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future • Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills • Effective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities • Enthusiasm to learn through structured, on-the-job, and self-directed training • Ability to work efficiently in a complex team environment • Exceptional client service and communication skills with ability to develop and maintain client relationships • Strong verbal, written, presentation, organizational, and project management skills Compensation & Benefits • Pay rate of $37 per hour (Chicago, IL office) • Interns eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance programs • Access to employee assistance program • Minimum of 72 hours paid sick leave • Paid firm holidays during internship period • Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance (not applicable to interns) Training & Development Interns will participate as active members on consulting and assurance projects, executing high-quality engagements under experienced leadership, and continuously developing technical and professional skills through structured, on-the-job, and self-directed training. Career Progression Interns gain exposure to various practice areas, build client relationships, and develop insights and quality work that support growth and expanded roles within the Strategic Assurance and SOC Services practice. How to Apply If selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will contact you to schedule a time to connect. Applicants are encouraged to explore other roles. This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible Report this job Apply tot his job