About the position
As an Audit Intern at Grant Thornton during the Winter 2025 session, you will gain hands-on experience in various audit procedures, including cash, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, payrolls, and expense analysis. This internship provides a unique opportunity to work closely with Partners, Senior Executives, and fellow interns as part of an engagement team. You will be involved in reviewing and auditing business transaction cycles, researching audit issues, and utilizing electronic databases and audit-related software to track financial information. Your role will also include identifying and assessing audit-related issues and communicating these to senior staff members. In addition to technical skills, you will have the chance to build strong relationships with client team members and engage in networking opportunities with peers. Regular feedback sessions with your mentor will help you develop professionally, while social events and team-building exercises will enhance your experience. You will also have the chance to give back to the community through outreach activities, further sharpening your leadership skills. This internship is designed to not only enhance your technical abilities but also to foster personal growth and professional development within a supportive team environment.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing and auditing business transaction cycles including cash, treasury, capital expenditures, and other income and expenses
- Researching audit issues, utilizing electronic databases, and reviewing financial information using audit-related software
- Identifying, assessing, and informing senior staff members of audit-related issues
- Collaboratively working with client team members while building rapport and strong client relationships
- Working closely with staff, managers, and partners on all phases of the project
- Working on a variety of client engagements in varying industries
- Networking with peers
- Meeting with your mentor for regular feedback and professional development discussions
- Connecting with fellow interns and Grant Thornton staff at social events
- Participating in team-building exercises
- Giving back to the community through outreach activities
- Sharpening your leadership skills
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
- Minimum major and overall GPA of 3.0/4.0 preferred
- Willingness and ability to work additional hours as needed
- Ability to travel to various client sites
- Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
- Strong technical aptitude and skillset
- Demonstrated project management skillset including project planning and time management
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment
- Ability to travel on short notice and work additional hours as necessary
Benefits
- Eligibility to participate in medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
- Access to the employee assistance program
- Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave
- Paid for firm holidays that fall within the internship period
- Potential eligibility for 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan for seasonal employees
- Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance (not applicable to interns)
