Audit Intern

ameritasexternal; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp is seeking an eager Audit Intern to perform audit work under supervision, including evaluating controls and conducting data analysis. This hybrid internship in Lincoln, NE runs from May 2027, with 12 months of commitment across full-time summers and part-time school terms.

You will assist in testing controls, documenting work papers, and communicating findings to management, while developing auditing techniques and professional communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled at a college or university at least half-time in a related field.
• Commit to a 12-month internship with full-time hours in summer and part-time during the school year.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Effective communication across levels and attention to detail.
• Interest in AI to improve workflows and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist audit staff in evaluating controls and conducting data analysis.
• Prepare work papers and draft audit comments with quantified impacts.
• Report opportunities for efficiencies and controls to management with recommendations.
• Support coordination with external auditors on audit work.
• Complete other projects and continue professional development in auditing techniques.

Skills

Enrolled in college

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

AI interest

Education

Undergraduate degree pursuit in Accounting/Finance/IS Audit

Job description

Position Description:

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp is seeking an eager, results-driven Audit Intern to perform audit work under direct supervision, including evaluating controls and conducting data analysis. Be part of a team of empowered leaders creating positive relationships and providing innovative value to each other and the organization.

Position Location:

This is a hybrid role (Lincoln, NE) working partially in-office and partially from home.

Position Start Date:

This internship will begin in May 2027.

What you do:

• Assist audit staff in conducting reviews of assigned organizational and functional activities by evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls.
• Prepare work papers documenting results of the tests and data analytics performed, and with assistance, write formal audit comments which identify and quantify the impact on business operations.
• With assistance, report opportunities for improved efficiencies and controls to management and make appropriate recommendations.
• Assists in the coordination and implementation of audit work for the external auditors.
• Completes other projects as assigned.
• Continues to develop professionally through self-study and on-the-job training, with emphasis on:
• Developing knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate auditing techniques and accounting principles
• Improving effective business communication skills, both written and oral
• Demonstrating the characteristics of a professional, both in attitude and conduct.

What you bring:

• Must be actively enrolled at a college or university at least half-time as defined by your institution working towards a degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems Audit and Control, or related business studies
• Able to commit to a 12-month internship working full-time during the summer and part-time during the school year.
• Full-time hours: 30-40 hours per week
• Part-time hours: 15-20 hours per week
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Must be able to communicate well across all levels of the organization and work well with diverse groups of people
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Exhibit strong time management skills
• Interest in emerging technologies, including AI, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve workflows, enhance efficiency, and support process improvements through AI-enabled solutions.

What we offer:

At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.

• Our company motto is “Fulfilling Life” and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future.
• Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers.
• We’re committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion, and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Deadline

This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.

This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.