Audit & Assurance Intern - Winter 2026 @ Grant Thornton Careers
placeSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
businessOn Site
scheduleFull time
Posted 3 days ago
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Audit & Assurance Intern - Winter 2026
During your internship at Grant Thornton, you will be exposed to audit procedures in cash, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, payrolls, and expense analysis. You will work alongside Partners, Senior Executives, and peers as part of the engagement team. This is an opportunity to learn new skill sets, engage in community activities, and build lasting relationships with the Grant Thornton team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Review and audit business transaction cycles including cash, treasury, capital expenditures, and other income and expenses.
- Research audit issues using electronic databases and audit software.
- Identify and assess audit issues and inform senior staff.
- Collaborate with client team members to build strong relationships.
- Work closely with staff, managers, and partners through all project phases.
- Engage in various client engagements across multiple industries.
- Network with peers and participate in team-building activities.
- Attend regular feedback sessions with your mentor for professional development.
- Participate in community outreach and social events.
- Develop leadership skills.
- Perform other assigned duties.
Qualifications
- 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 and travel to client sites.
- Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong technical aptitude and project management skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a complex team environment.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
Key skills/competency
- Audit
- Assurance
- Accounting
- Analysis
- Communication
- Project management
- Technical aptitude
- Teamwork
- Networking
- Leadership
How to Get Hired at Grant Thornton Careers
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Grant Thornton's culture: Understand their mission and recent projects.
- Customize your resume: Highlight audit and accounting skills.
- Network on LinkedIn: Connect with current employees.
- Prepare for behavioral interviews: Focus on teamwork and problem solving.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review audit procedures and software tools.
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Brush up on accounting principles and practices.
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Practice financial analysis and data review.
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Study audit-related software usage.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a team conflict resolution.
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Explain how you manage deadlines.
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Discuss a situation showing leadership.
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Share feedback handling experiences.
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