Hybrid Enterprise Assurance Associate – Tech & Risk

Grant Thornton (US); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Career development programs

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Grant Thornton in Chicago seeks an EAS Associate to deliver assurance, attestation, and advisory services across IT audits, SOC reporting, ESG readiness, and Employee Benefit Plan audits. You will work with client teams to assess controls, analyze data, and support high‑quality reporting while leveraging AI-enabled tools and data analytics.

Role involves cross‑service-line collaboration, meaningful client engagements, and ongoing professional development in a fast-changing environment with a

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Experience or interest in data analytics, data visualization, and data-driven decision making.
• Interest in pursuing professional certifications (CPA, CISA, CIA or other).
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing client engagements by understanding objectives, processes, risks, and control environments.
• Evaluate and test business process controls, IT controls, and automated controls to assess risk.
• Support IT audit, SOC reporting, sustainability reporting, and employee benefit plan engagements from planning through completion.
• Apply audit, attestation, and consulting methodologies to identify deficiencies and risks.
• Analyze data to support engagement conclusions and recommendations.
• Utilize data analytics and AI-enabled technologies to improve efficiency and insights.
• Document results in line with professional standards and draft client communications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analytics

Communication

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Information Systems, MIS, Information Technology, Finance

Job description

Grant Thornton in Chicago seeks an EAS Associate to deliver assurance, attestation, and advisory services across IT audits, SOC reporting, ESG readiness, and Employee Benefit Plan audits. You will work with client teams to assess controls, analyze data, and support high‑quality reporting while leveraging AI-enabled tools and data analytics.

Role involves cross‑service-line collaboration, meaningful client engagements, and ongoing professional development in a fast-changing environment with a