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Audit IT Assurance Staff Fall 2026
Audit IT Assurance Staff Fall 2026Crowe • Chicago, IL, US
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Audit IT Assurance Staff Fall 2026

Audit IT Assurance Staff Fall 2026

Crowe • Chicago, IL, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you're trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That's why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.

Job Description

Crowe's Audit IT Assurance group offers two alignments within the practice, depending on your educational background : 1) Accounting / CPA-track, or 2) Technical. We will determine your alignment during the interview process. While all positions fall within the same practice under the Audit IT Assurance umbrella, we align those with more technical majors (ex : MIS, cybersecurity, digital security, computer science, etc.) under the Technical track. For those pursuing both accounting / CPA-track and technical majors, again, we will determine the best alignment during the interview process.

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, 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.

Finance, Accounting, CPA-Track Majors

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, 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.

Qualifications

We are seeking college seniors or grad students, pursuing degrees in one of the following preferred majors (or similar) :

  • Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
  • Information Systems Auditing and Control
  • Management / Computer Information Systems
  • Informatics
  • A focus on IT auditing, security, and / or specific technologies would be beneficial but is not required

Candidates must :

  • Have strong academic credentials
  • CPA Eligibility : You must be scheduled to meet the educational requirements to obtain a CPA license. Prior to starting full-time, new hires must fulfill the education-related eligibility criteria to obtain a CPA license in their assigned Crowe work location. These requirements vary by state, and it is the new hire's responsibility to ensure that they satisfy the applicable criteria prior to starting with the firm.
  • Be willing to travel
  • Have a desire to continue personal growth through continuing professional education, self-study, and pursuit of accounting and audit certifications
  • Be capable of independently managing time and prioritizing 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

    • 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

    • Technical Majors

    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. As technology continues to be the key and ever-advancing driver for businesses and their customers, the need for assurance over IT security and controls continues to be on the rise. Crowe's IT Assurance team meets these challenges through the following industry solutions :

  • Payment Card Industry (PCI) Consulting & Compliance
  • HITRUST Consulting & Compliance
  • Systems and Organization Controls (SOC) Consulting & Assurance
  • Cybersecurity Consulting & Assurance products

    • Responsibilities

  • Planning and performance of assessment fieldwork and review of evidence to support the conclusions of the client's IT environment
  • Assistance in the preparation of client deliverables
  • Advising clients on changes to their operating and IT environment
  • Maintaining relationships with key client personnel
  • Consulting with management of large organizations

    • Qualifications :

    We are seeking college seniors or grad students, pursuing degrees in one of the following preferred majors (or similar) :

  • Cybersecurity
  • Management / Computer Information Systems
  • Computer Science
  • Information Systems Auditing and Control
  • Computer Programming and Technology concentration in Networking

    • Candidates Must :

  • Be willing to travel - 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 certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM), and mentoring / training less experienced team members
  • Be capable of independently managing time and able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Be eager to develop strong technical skills for technologies and applications our clients use
  • Have strong interpersonal skills to interact in team environment and foster client relationships
  • Have ability to work both independently and in a team environment

    • Desirable Pre-requisite Knowledge

  • Able to communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences
  • Knowledge of networking technology, including system and / or network administration knowledge on UNIX, Linux, and Microsoft Windows
  • Familiar with auditing concepts (e.g. controls testing) and basic knowledge of IT controls and security
  • Knowledge of security areas such as Auditing, Policy, Database Security, Firewall Design and Implementation, Risk Analysis, Identity Management, Access Management, or Web Services

    • We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe's values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

    The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $62,000 - $100,000 per year.

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