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Audit IT Assurance Associate - Summer 2026

Grant Thornton - US
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026

POSITION SUMMARY: 

IT Assurance Associate

An IT Assurance Associate is responsible for delivering a full range of IT audit services to our clients.  Responsibilities include testing and assessment of information systems control review engagements in support of financial statement audits.

  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Applying current knowledge of IT trends and systems processes to identify security and risk management issues, as well as other opportunities for overall process improvement.
  • Maintaining professionalism and rapport with the client. Proactively interact with key client management to manage expectations, help ensure client satisfaction, meet client deadlines, and resolve any problems.
  • Gaining a comprehensive understanding of assigned client operations, processes and business objectives, and then utilize that knowledge on assigned engagements.
  • Participating in recruiting efforts as needed.
  • To meet or exceed IT Assurance metrics (e.g. – billable hours, CPE, time delinquencies, etc…)
  • Participating in other business development activities as appropriate
  • Other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS or related field.  A Master’s degree is a plus.
  • Desire to pursue CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA or CISM license/certification.
  • Some related work experience in public accounting or equivalent delivering controls based services, auditing Information Technology General Controls (ITGC’s.) in support of financial statement audits to cross-industry clients and technologies. An understanding of generally accepted practices for testing Key Reports, and Application Controls a plus.
  • Information Security experience or information security training is required.
  • Exceptional client service and communication skills.
  • Strong technical aptitude and problem solving skills
  • Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal 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
  • Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications.
  • Ability to work additional hours and/or travel as needed.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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