Audit Intern - Internal Audit Pool

Fort Worth ISD; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD is seeking an Audit Intern in Internal Audit (Pool) for a part-time, hourly role. The intern will assist in and conduct audits to ensure units operate in compliance with policies and procedures, reporting findings to correct deficiencies and reduce costs.

Interns work up to 14.5 hours per week. The internship reports to the Chief Internal Auditor and covers planning, performing audit steps, documenting work papers, communicating results, and following up on recommendations within

Qualifications

• Education: 60 hours toward a Bachelor's in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Experience: None required; prior experience with IDEA or ACL preferred.
• Languages: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred in some settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning objectives, scope, and methodology of engagements and prepare audit programs.
• Perform audit steps and draft reports per professional standards.
• Document audit methods, tests, and conclusions; prepare work papers.
• Communicate results to operating personnel and verify facts; assist with corrective actions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office 365

Analytical skills

Auditing knowledge

Education

60 hours toward Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

IDEA

ACL

Job description

Audit Intern - Internal Audit (Pool)

Department: INTERNAL AUDIT

Reports to: Chief Internal Auditor - Internal Audit

Part-Time /Hourly

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Pay

• Bachelor’s Degree 25.00
• No Degree/90 college hours 23.00
• No Degree/60 college hours 21.00

Interns work up to 14.5 hours per week.

Employment does not guarantee a minimum number of work hours.

Position Purpose

Assist in and conducts audits of activities to determine whether organizational units in the District are performing their activities in compliance with management instructions; applicable policy and procedures in a manner consistent with District objectives and administrative practices. Reports findings and recommendations to correct deficient conditions, improve operations, and reduce costs.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans or assists in planning the objectives, scope and methodology of engagements, and prepares or assists in preparing audit programs.
• Performs audit program steps and prepares draft audit reports in accordance with professional auditing standards.
• Prepares documentation of audit operating methodology including tests, procedures, memoranda, recommendations, and general audit work papers.
• Communicates audit results with operating personnel to verify facts, confirms causes for apparent deficiencies, and explores alternatives for corrective actions.
• Follows up on audit recommendations to verify the extent of implementation.
• Remains abreast of current and new accounting, auditing, legislative, and administrative requirements through continuing research and professional education.

Safety

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties As Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditor’s Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Skill in providing exceptional service to both internal and external customers.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Skill in performing mathematical and financial calculations with accuracy.
• Skill in researching issues, policies, and procedures as required.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Skill at the intermediate level, working with Microsoft Office 365, especially Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Skill in active listening; giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points communicated, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Ability to understand goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Ability to work efficiently with little direction; self-motivated.
• Ability to plan and conduct, financial and management audits.
• Ability to prepare financial, accounting and auditing records and reports.
• Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to compile, organize, interpret, and communicate accounting data and results concisely.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, evaluate accounting problems, develop data, and recommend improved procedures.
• Ability to use software to develop complex accounting reports, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to organize/coordinate work, and prioritize/execute tasks in a high- pressure environment.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment: Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education: Completed at least 60 hours toward a Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or business administration
• Certification/License: None
• Experience: None required; prior experience with either Interactive Data Extraction & Analysis (IDEA) or Audit Command Language (ACL) software preferred.
• Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) working proficiency preferred in some settings.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.