Audit Internship: SOX & Internal/External Audit

Simon Property Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon Property Group in Indianapolis is seeking an Accounting intern to gain both external and internal audit experience. The role splits time between EY-led external audits and internal audit tasks, developing risk assessments, testing controls, and documenting findings.

The internship emphasizes collaboration with auditors, staff, and clients, with 35–40 hours per week during summer and potential continuation into the school year.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Self-starter and ability to work independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interact effectively with people at various levels within the organization and within the audit team.
• Ability to work 35 to 40 hours per week during the summer with the potential for additional hours into the school year.

Responsibilities

• Assist the external auditors (EY) in their testing of Sarbanes-Oxley controls, annual financial audit, and individual partnership audits.
• Assist Audit Services in the performance of Sarbanes-Oxley testing and internal audits by performing tests of control and documenting findings in audit workpapers.
• Assist Audit Services staff in the planning and execution of various audit projects.

Skills

Self-starter

Independent worker

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Education

Pursuing accounting/finance degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Simon Property Group in Indianapolis is seeking an Accounting intern to gain both external and internal audit experience. The role splits time between EY-led external audits and internal audit tasks, developing risk assessments, testing controls, and documenting findings.

The internship emphasizes collaboration with auditors, staff, and clients, with 35–40 hours per week during summer and potential continuation into the school year.