About the role#
As a Strategic Assurance and SOC Services Intern, you will join our audit professionals to help organizations build and maintain trust with their clients. You will gain hands-on experience by participating in consulting and assurance projects, including SOC 1, SOC 2, HIPAA, and HITRUST engagements. You will work alongside experienced leadership to deliver high-quality results while developing your technical and professional skills.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with clients to plan engagement strategies, define objectives, and address business risks.
- Test and evaluate business processes and information technology controls to mitigate risk.
- Execute assigned client engagements from start to finish.
- Use various data collection techniques to obtain control evidence and document testing results.
- Perform detailed analysis to identify compliance needs and opportunities for improvement.
- Participate in client status updates and draft client deliverables.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field.
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0.
- Ability to travel 20%-50% as required.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (requires in-person attendance at least three days per week at a firm office or client site).
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
About Grant Thornton (US)
Grant Thornton is a professional services firm that provides audit, tax, and business consulting services. Founded in 1924, the organization operates as a partnership with headquarters in Chicago. It employs over 11,000 people across the United States and other countries. The firm serves clients in 16 industries, including banking, energy, manufacturing, and real estate.
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