Auditor Intern: Government Audits & Fieldwork

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

The State Auditor's Office is seeking Staff Auditor Interns whose primary purpose is to complete duties assigned by the Auditor In Charge, including fieldwork, report preparation, and related administrative tasks. This position may be assigned to any type of audit or special project that requires audit assistance.

Candidates should be enrolled in a college program with the goal of earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, business administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop auditor judgement and independent thinking to accomplish objectives.
• Complete duties in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and SAO policies/procedures.
• Identify provisions of laws, regulations, contracts or grants that are significant to audit objectives and assess noncompliance risk.
• Obtain understanding of and evaluate internal controls within audit context.
• Provide input to audit planning, prioritizing areas and adjusting plans throughout the audit.
• Evaluate audit documentation to determine findings and recommendations for the audit report.
• Perform other related work as assigned.
• Overnight travel may be required and a vehicle may be needed.

Skills

Professional conduct

Auditing knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/business or related field

Tools

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Job description

The State Auditor's Office is seeking Staff Auditor Interns whose primary purpose is to complete duties assigned by the Auditor In Charge, including fieldwork, report preparation, and related administrative tasks. This position may be assigned to any type of audit or special project that requires audit assistance.

Candidates should be enrolled in a college program with the goal of earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field.