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# Audit IT Assurance Associate - Summer 2027

- **Company:** Grant Thornton
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States
- **Salary:** $71,650.0 - $94,050.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Information Technology Audit, IT General Controls (ITGC), Information Technology
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usda6dca542c9944e4eb283a88cbec9928/eaa

## About the Role

* 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.
 * Minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0

## Description

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., * 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


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