IT Audit Intern, Summer 2027

Jobtailor; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a candidate for an IT Audit-focused role in Los Angeles. This position offers exposure to audits, reviews and engagements across ISO, Cybersecurity, SOC I and SOC II. You will learn to assess control environments, test key controls and draft audit reports.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a business/accounting/MIS/CS degree, pursuing CPA licensure, and may hold a dual degree. Strong analytical, communication and client-facing skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's program in business, accounting, finance, MIS, CS or equivalent.
• Dual degree in Accounting and Information Systems preferred.
• Plan to complete CPA licensure eligibility between Dec 2027–Aug 2028 strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with IT audits, reviews, compilations and engagements including ISO, Cybersecurity, SOC I/II.
• Interpret audit evidence and operational data to evaluate process risks and control effectiveness.
• Participate in live interviews with C-suite clients to understand current-state processes.
• Apply AICPA rules, regulations and ethics in project work and client engagements.
• Contribute to audit reports and documentation supporting conclusions.

Skills

IT Audits

ISO Engagements

Cybersecurity Audits

AICPA Regulations

Audit Evidence Analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business/Accounting/MIS/CS

CPA Licensure Eligibility

Dual Degree preferred (Accounting & IS)

Tools

Audit Reporting

Control Evaluation

Process Risk Assessment

Operational Data Analysis

Client Interviews

Job description

• Gain real-world exposure to IT audits, reviews, compilations, and projects
• Learn client platform structure and control environments to evaluate process risks, develop tests for key controls, write audit reports, and determine control effectiveness
• Perform audits, reviews, compilations, and audit or consulting engagements including ISO, Cybersecurity, SOC I, SOC II, and related engagements
• Interpret and analyze audit evidence, operational data, and information systems and draw logical conclusions
• Participate in live interviews with C Suite clients to understand current-state processes
• Apply specialized knowledge, including AICPA rules, regulations, code of ethics, and applicable AICPA, ISACA, IIA, and state regulations
• Participate in project work, client-facing activities, internal meetings, continued learning, and individual work

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master’s program in business, accounting, finance, management information systems, computer science or equivalent
• Dual degree in Accounting and Information Systems preferred
• Plan to complete 150 semester/225 quarter unit requirement for CPA licensure eligibility between December 2027 – August 2028 strongly preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in IT audits, including ISO, Cybersecurity, SOC I, and SOC II engagements, while applying AICPA rules and regulations. Capable of analyzing audit evidence and operational data to evaluate process risks and control effectiveness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• IT Audits
• ISO Engagements
• Cybersecurity Audits
• AICPA Regulations
• Audit Evidence Analysis

Hard Skills

• Audit Reporting
• Control Effectiveness Evaluation
• Process Risk Assessment
• Operational Data Analysis
• Client Interviews

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Licensure Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• SOC I
• SOC II
• AICPA
• ISACA
• IIA