Audit & Assurance Intern - Winter 2027

POSITION SUMMARY:

Audit Intern

During your internship at Grant Thornton, you will be exposed to audit procedures in the areas of cash, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, payrolls, and expense analysis. You will have an opportunity to work alongside Partners, Senior Executives, and peers as a member of the engagement team. Additionally, you will have an opportunity to learn new skillsets, be involved in office community activities, and build lasting relationships with members of the Grant Thornton team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviewing and auditing business transaction cycles including cash, treasury, capital expenditures, and other income and expenses

Researching audit issues, utilizing electronic data bases, 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

Working on a variety of client engagements in varying industries

Networking with your 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting

Minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0

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 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

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.

The pay rate for this position in the firm's Metro DC office is $40 per hour.

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.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.