ML&RPC

Fall 2024 IT Audit Internship

Fall 2024 IT Audit Internship
Department:
 IT Risk and Compliance
Location:
 Downtown Austin, TX
Approx. Start/End Dates:  08/26/2024 – 12/13/2024
Hours Requirements: 15-40 hours/week

Who We Are
Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP is the largest locally owned accounting firm in the Greater Austin area. We’re known for offering exceptional work-life balance and for our dedication to our people, our clients, and our community. We’ve been named Accounting Today’s  “#1 Best Mid-sized Accounting Firm to Work For” in the US three of the past four years, with a 2nd place ranking in 2020.

What Sets Us Apart

We’re redefining what it means to work in public accounting by:

  • Leaning on our core values and showing genuine care and concern for one another
  • Empowering our people to do what’s best for them, while providing exceptional client service
  • Cultivating an environment that allows our people to thrive personally
  • Investing in the professional growth of our people

Want to see it for yourself? Check out our Instagram (@maxlocrit) and watch this video to learn about the employee experience at ML&R.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an IT audit intern, you will be a key member of our IT Risk and Compliance team, assisting with testing of IT and security controls. You will work closely with the service line partner to help compile client reports and deliverables. You’ll be able to apply your education in a hands-on, fast-paced learning environment, collaborate with associates and partners, and connect with a dedicated mentor throughout your internship.

How You Can Grow

You will learn about a wide range of technical concepts based on the unique tech stacks of each of our technology clients. You’ll gain exposure to a range of compliance frameworks, including SOC 2, HIPAA, and HITRUST. You will attend and contribute to weekly team meetings and meet regularly with your mentor in monthly feedback meetings. All interns also have the opportunity to participate in both firmwide and departmental professional development and social offerings.

The learning curve is steep, but you will quickly improve your technical skills and professional communication skills to position you for future career success.

Our Commitment to DEI

As a firm that embraces people from different backgrounds, we encourage applications from those who identify with the BIPOC or LGBTQ+ communities, possess visible or hidden disabilities, and/or have served in the military. Let us know if you prefer certain pronouns or if you need reasonable accommodations at any point throughout our recruitment and selection process.

Maxwell Locke & Ritter is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our firm. To support this endeavor, our DEI committee focuses internal efforts on awareness, recruitment, and outreach.

Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment 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.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Must have completed an Management Information Systems, Information Security, Information Technology Accounting and Controls, or equivalent course
  • Must have a B- or better in all accounting courses
  • Must have a 3.0 Cumulative GPA
  • Prior internship experience is preferred
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Strong interpersonal skills

 

  • Drop files here or
    Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 2.
    • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
    CONTACT US
    • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.