Accounting Internship at North Dakota State Auditor's Office

Wayne State University; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay with potential raises

Office snacks and baked goods

Experience working with professionals

Job summary

A university in North Dakota is offering an Accounting Internship starting in Spring/Summer 2026, where interns will support government auditing alongside experienced professionals. This role involves interviewing clients, conducting research, and writing recommendations. Interns are expected to work 20 to 30 hours a week at a starting pay of $20 per hour, with potential pay raises based on performance. The position requires applicants to be pursuing a relevant bachelor’s degree and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Qualifications

• Working towards a relevant bachelor's degree.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist with government auditing tasks.
• Interview clients and analyze business processes.
• Conduct audit research and write recommendations.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, information technology, mathematics, or related area

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

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Accounting Internship (Spring/Summer 2026)

Location: Bismarck or Fargo, ND

Summary of Work

We’re not the IRS. We don’t audit taxes or private businesses. We do however audit any state entity that receives taxpayer dollars. Our work impacts the programs and services you use every day. We check if taxpayer dollars are used correctly and if programs are doing things the right way, and we’d love for you to join our team.

Interns at the State Auditor’s Office receive hands‑on experience in the field of government auditing. As an intern, you will work alongside experienced accountants and CPAs to provide support in all aspects of government auditing. A typical day for you might include: interviewing clients on business processes and procedures, writing recommendations, and conducting audit research.

We’re looking for someone to work 20 to 30 hours per week. You’ll start at an hourly pay rate of $20 per hour, with the potential for pay raises based on performance. Other benefits include random baked goods in the breakroom, and of course working with fabulous people.

What We Need You to Have

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, information technology, mathematics, or related area.
• Ability to effectively communicate both when speaking and writing with other team members and audit clients.
• Successful completion of the hiring process including reference, background, and criminal record checks.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel.
• Critical thinking (we know you’ve got this!) and analytical ability.
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Things Our Attorney Told Us We Have to Include

Applicants must complete the State of North Dakota online application, along with uploading a cover letter, addressing how all minimum requirements are met, a current résumé, and an unofficial college transcript. Applications must be completed by 11:59 pm on the posted closing date.

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