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Strategic Assurance and SOC Services Intern - Summer 2026

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Consulting
    Accounting & Tax
  • Kansas City, +1

AI generated summary

  • You should be pursuing a Bachelor's in Accounting or IT, with a 3.0 GPA, excellent communication skills, and a desire for CPA or similar certifications. Strong analytical and project management skills are essential.
  • You will plan engagements, assess risks, test controls, analyze processes, draft deliverables, participate in client updates, and apply new technologies while prioritizing work and collaborating with the team.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Technology, MIS or related field. A 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% as required
  • Desire to pursue CPA, CISA, CIA license/certification preferred
  • Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
  • Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving 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
  • Desire to pursue applicable professional certification as outlined above
  • Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
  • Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills. Additionally, excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills

Responsibilities

  • Work with the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address business risks and issues and supporting controls
  • Apply current knowledge of trends to identify business risk management issues and other opportunities for improvement
  • Test and evaluate business processes and information technology controls to mitigate risk
  • Execute assigned client engagements from start to completion of business process and information systems
  • Participate in client status updates
  • Draft client deliverables
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of assigned client operations, processes and business objectives, and then utilize that knowledge on assigned engagements
  • Participate in recruiting efforts as needed
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Utilizing various data collection techniques, obtain relevant control evidence, select/apply appropriate testing methods, and document testing results
  • Performing detailed analysis to identify and assess compliance or opportunities for improvement, documenting conclusions, and providing recommendations
  • Utilizing and continuously learning new technologies to collaborate with team members and enhance service delivery
  • Prioritizing your work efforts to produce deliverables to meet project objectives, and applying established analytical models to evaluate data, costs and benefits

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a SASS Intern?

The primary responsibility of a SASS Intern is to execute high-quality engagements from start to finish under the supervision of experienced leadership, while collaborating with clients to address business risks and evaluate controls.

What are the essential duties of a SASS Intern?

Essential duties include planning engagement strategies, testing and evaluating business processes, executing client engagements, drafting deliverables, and participating in client status updates, among others.

What qualifications are required for a SASS Intern?

Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field, with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 preferred. A Master's degree is a plus.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, travel of 20%-50% may be required as part of the role.

What kind of skills are we looking for in a SASS Intern?

We are looking for excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, strong technical aptitude, effective project and time management skills, as well as enthusiasm to learn and work in a team environment.

Are there opportunities for professional certification?

Yes, there is a desire for interns to pursue CPA, CISA, or CIA licenses/certifications, which are preferred for the position.

What kind of training will a SASS Intern receive?

A SASS Intern will experience structured, on-the-job, and self-directed training to develop their technical and professional skills.

How will SASS Interns contribute to the team?

Interns will actively participate in consulting and assurance projects, contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities, assist in marketing initiatives, and support the development of Grant Thornton thought leadership.

Will interns be involved in client relationship management?

Yes, interns will have opportunities to build client relationships by working closely with project teams to deliver services and address client needs.

What kind of work environment can interns expect?

Interns can expect a fast-paced, interactive team environment that is results-based, allowing them to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities.

Accounting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1924
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Grant Thornton is a leading global network of independent assurance, tax, and advisory firms, providing professional services to dynamic organizations worldwide. Founded in 1924, the firm operates in over 130 countries, helping businesses grow strategically while managing risks and enhancing operational efficiencies. With a focus on quality, collaboration, and innovation, Grant Thornton's mission is to empower clients to unlock their full potential and achieve success in a rapidly evolving business landscape. The firm is dedicated to building trusted relationships and delivering value through personalized and forward-thinking solutions.