Audit Intern - Summer 2025

Job Description

Grant Thornton LLP (US) in Arlington, VA is seeking an Audit Intern for Summer 2025.

During your internship, you will have the opportunity to:

• Be exposed to audit procedures in the areas of cash, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, payrolls, and expense analysis.
• Work alongside Partners, Senior Executives, and peers as a member of the engagement team.
• Learn new skill sets and participate in office community activities.
• Build lasting relationships with members of the Grant Thornton team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and auditing business transaction cycles including cash, treasury, capital expenditures, and other income and expenses.
• Researching audit issues, utilizing electronic databases, and review-tracking financial information utilizing 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.
• Networking with your peers and meeting with your mentor for regular feedback and professional development discussions.
• Connecting with fellow interns and Grant Thornton staff at social events and participating in team-building exercises.
• Giving back to the community through outreach activities and sharpening your leadership skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To qualify for this role, you need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum major and overall GPA of 3.0/4.0 preferred
• The willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites
• Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Strong technical aptitude and skill set
• Demonstrated project management skill set 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.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

Organization

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. We empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household. We support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles, and aspirations that make you.

Benefits

Interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid sick leave, and paid firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

Additional Details

Grant Thornton promotes equal employment opportunities and provides reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting and Business Consulting and Services