Employment Type : Full-Time
Audit Intern - Winter 2022(Job Number: 046178)
Description
Who is Grant Thornton?
Grant Thornton is a collaborative, entrepreneurial firm on the move! As part of a dynamic, global organization of more than 42,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, we have the agility and focus it takes to be a leader.
Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the world’s leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. Grant Thornton has revenue in excess of $1.56 billion and operates 58 offices across the United States with more than 565 partners and 8,000+ employees.
Grant Thornton works with a broad range of publicly and privately held companies, government agencies, financial institutions, and civic and religious organizations. Core industries served include consumer and industrial products, financial services, not-for-profit, private equity, and technology. Grant Thornton focuses on serving dynamic organizations that pursue growth holistically – whether through revenue improvement, leadership, mission fulfillment or innovation.
We are committed to capitalizing on our strengths and serving dynamic organizations that share our values and drive. Our global values of collaboration, leadership, excellence, agility, respect, and responsibility (“CLEARR”) guide our behaviors and fuel our ambition to be the firm that makes a difference every day.
We provide companies with the guidance that they need to help run their businesses, establish robust internal controls, use information effectively and improve performance. These services include compliance, consulting services, information technology solutions, forensic accounting and investigative services, recovery and reorganization, tax preparation, and valuation, to name a few.
What is Audit?
Grant Thornton’s Audit practice provides our clients with valuable insight regarding managing risk and improving business performance. We assist our clients with improving their overall financial reporting processes. Our goal is to help our clients better understand their business by keeping them regularly informed about their financial progress and by discussing accounting, financial, and regulatory developments that may impact their business.
Why become an Audit Intern at Grant Thornton?
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. Your internship will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
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
Additional Job Responsibilities Include:
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
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
Major and overall minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
The willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites
Skill Requirements:
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
Benefits:
Grant Thornton LLP offers an outstanding opportunity for career growth and development, an attractive compensation and incentive program, generous benefits including immediate participation in our 401(k) plan, and a flexible work environment that offers individual enrichment opportunities in a team environment.
It is Grant Thornton’s policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Requisition ID: 046178
Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma