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IT Assurance Intern - Summer 2022

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Crowe

IT Assurance Intern - Summer 2022

Chicago, IL
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    YOUR JOURNEY AT CROWE STARTS HERE:

    At Crowe, you have the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions to today's complex business issues. Crowe's accounting, consulting, and technology personnel are widely recognized for their in-depth expertise and understanding of sophisticated process frameworks and enabling technologies, along with their commitment to delivering measurable results that help clients build business value. Our focus on emerging technology solutions along with our commitment to internal career growth and exceptional client value has resulted in a firm that is routinely recognized as a "Best Place to Work." We are 75 years strong and still growing. Come grow with us!

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    Joining Crowe's IT Assurance practice is an opportunity to interact with client leadership, understand the IT environments that are transforming the way we do business today, and help provide assurance that controls are operating the way they should. From day one of your internship, you will be a part of a team that is looking to transform the way we perform audits through the use of technology, learn about industry standards that help define and secure our clients control environments, and make recommendations to help them maintain compliance with applicable standards as required within the industry they operate.

    In addition, staff will have diverse opportunities to work as a team member in a variety of industries on both domestic and international client engagements.

    We provide our professionals with the appropriate level of training, opportunities and support enabling them to tackle responsibilities and encounter a broader range of experiences earlier in their careers. Seldom do you get the chance to join a firm where you can make a difference. Are you ready to explore the opportunity?

  • Qualifications

    Desirable Pre-requisite Knowledge:

    • Strong interpersonal skills to interact in team environment and foster client relationships
    • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
    • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
    • Familiar with auditing concepts (sampling, creating controls, testing controls)
    • Eager to develop strong technical skills for technologies and applications our clients use

    Expectations:

    This is a fast-paced environment with a high learning curve, so we provide many resources and on-the-job training opportunities - if you are willing to learn and build your areas of expertise, you will succeed. You will be exposed to a variety of technologies in different environments and different industry standards and solutions including: Consulting and Assurance for Systems and Organization Controls (SOC), PCI, HiTRUST, and Cybersecurity.

    Candidates must:

    • Be willing to travel, although it's unlikely you will be asked to travel much as an intern.
    • Travel as a staff can be up to 50%, depending the client engagement
    • Our team travels mostly around the continental US (international travel possible)
    • Have a desire to continue personal growth through continuing professional education, self-study, pursuit of accounting and audit certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP), and mentoring/training less experienced team members
    • Be capable of independently managing time and able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
    • Be able to communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences, such as company officers (CEOs, CIOs, CFOs, COOs) and Audit Committees

    Education:

    • We are seeking college sophomores, juniors, seniors and grad students planning to graduate in 2022 and that are pursuing academic degrees in one of the following preferred majors (or similar background):
    • Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
    • Information Systems Auditing and Control
    • Management/Computer Information Systems
    • Informatics
    • A minimum 3.0 GPA (major and cumulative) is required; 3.2 is preferred. A focus on IT auditing, security, and/or specific technologies would be beneficial but is not required.

    Why Crowe?

    Crowe cultivates a creative company culture where you will have the opportunity to share your ideas and knowledge with clients from your very first day with the firm.

    Worried that a career in public accounting won't allow you any free time? Crowe offers a true work-life balance, allowing you to spend time with your family and friends or pursue outside interests. In the professional service industry, travel is necessary, but Crowe offers a variety of perks and options - including our work-from-home Mobility Program and Road Warrior Program - that allow our employees to embrace and enjoy our line of business.

    Do you want to be rewarded and promoted based on your abilities and achievements? Crowe values all of your hard work and rewards you with a competitive salary and great benefits. As part of our employee evaluation cycle, all of our employees receive feedback for their work on projects and increases in compensation and bonuses based on their accomplishments and contributions to the firm's goals.

    We understand that, in order to be satisfied in your career, every aspect of your life needs to be fulfilled. We offer the opportunities to experience traveling to places both large and small, work in interesting client environments, and enrich your career and technical skillset while providing you a balance with your personal life.

    HOW YOU CAN GROW:

    We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!

    MORE ABOUT CROWE:

    Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world. Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

  • Benefits
    • Daily opportunities to expand your technical expertise and communication skills as you work on client projects across the country.
    • Classroom learning and on-the-job training alongside experienced consultants to increase your skillset
    • Experience in diverse client environments locally and around the country
    • Working in an environment where firm leaders are approachable and expect to work closely with you
    • "Dress For Your Day" Policy that encourages casual attire at work
    • Mobility Program that allows our employees to work anywhere that is most convenient for them when not in the field on a client project
    • Travel Points (loyalty program and credit card points that you earn when you travel, you keep for personal use)
  • Industry
    Management Consulting
  • About Us

    You may know Crowe as a public accounting firm. While that’s certainly where we started, we’ve evolved to become a modern, future-focused accounting, consulting and technology firm with a fresh approach to client-service and team member happiness. Today, we bring advanced tech into every part of our business, from the fingertips of our diversely talented colleagues, to the screens of our dynamic clients around the globe. Our culture encourages our people to work on their terms, when and how they want, with a focus on delivering exceptional service to our clients.