Financial Compliance Audit Intern - Summer 2027

Montana Historical Society; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour weeks

Flexible hours (6am–6pm)

Telework up to half time

Non-contiguous hours

Learning & support

Meaningful work

Job summary

Legislative Audit Division in Helena, MT is seeking a Financial Compliance Audit Intern for Summer 2027. You will interview personnel, test controls and account balances, and use analytics to evaluate transaction cycles.

This internship pays $25 per hour with a 40-hour work week, optional telework up to half-time, and flexible hours between 6 am and 6 pm. Successful candidates are working toward a bachelor’s degree and have accounting coursework.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Has completed or enrolled to complete by year end 6 semester hours of accounting coursework.
• Demonstrates analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Has sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Has the ability to work well independently and within a team setting.
• Has good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Interview personnel at the audited agency.
• Test controls and account balances.
• Use analytics to evaluate transaction cycles.
• Draw conclusions on audit work.
• Collaborate with team members.
• Test compliance with federal regulations and state laws.

Skills

Interviewing

Testing controls

Analytics

Regulatory testing

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress

6 semester hours accounting coursework

Job description

Job Description - Financial Compliance Audit Intern - Summer 2027 (26142425)

Position Title:

Financial Compliance Audit Intern - Summer 2027 - ( 26142425 )

Who We Are:

The Legislative Audit Division (LAD), part of the Montana State Legislative Branch, is constitutionally tasked with auditing State agencies and programs.Our mission is to increase public trust in state government by reporting timely and accurate information about agency operations, technology, and finances.

What You’ll Do:

• As a Financial Compliance Audit Intern, you will spend each day a little differently.
• Interviewing personnel at the audited agency
• Testing controls and account balances
• Using analytics to evaluate transaction cycles
• Coming to conclusions on assigned audit work
• Working collaboratively with team members
• Testing compliance with federal regulations and state laws

Why You Want to Work Here:

The pay for an intern is $25 an hour. But not all benefits can be quantified. At LAD, we are an office of people with policies designed for people. Non-financial benefits include:

• 40-hour work weeks – with compensatory time earned for additional hours worked
• Set your own hours between 6 am and 6 pm
• Ability to work from home up to half time
• Ability to work non-contiguous hours to accommodate families, activities, and commitments outside of work
• Focus on continual learning & support
• Work that matters!You will contribute to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of state government operations, which has the potential to affect every Montana citizen.

What You Need:

• is working towards obtaining a bachelor’s degree,
• has obtained, or is enrolled to obtain by the end of the current academic year, 6 semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours) of relevant upper division accounting coursework,
• demonstrates analytical and critical thinking skills,
• has sound written and verbal communication skills,
• has the ability to work well independently and within a team setting, and
• has good interpersonal skills.

Where You’ll Work:

Our office is located in Helena, the capital of Montana and the center of state government. Helena is a charming historic town with a thriving arts community and all the great things Montana has to offer. You will have easy access to trails for hiking and mountain biking, rivers and lakes for fishing and navigating, and country clubs for golfing and cross‑country skiing. Venture out a bit more and you’ll find state parks, public lands, downhill ski resorts, majestic national parks, and plenty of opportunities for activities year‑round.

While your desk will be located in the vicinity of the beautiful State Capitol campus, you will perform a lot of your work in agency buildings located around Helena. You may also occasionally travel for agencies outside of Helena, such as the universities.

This position is eligible for telework up to half‑time.

The Fine Print:

• Although you’ll have the ability to work from home some days, this is not a remote position, and employees are required to live near Helena for in‑person work.
• If invited to join our team, we are required to run a criminal records background check on you.
• Additionally, we think you should know LAD employees and members of their household are not permitted to participate in any lottery game affiliated with the Montana State Lottery. Just a heads up!

We are excited to meet you!

Required Application Materials : Cover Letter, Resume, References

Salary:

25.00 - 25.00 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full‑time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility : Retirement Plan Optional

Number of Openings

1

Employee Status : Short Term Recurring Schedule : Full‑Time

Job Type

Internship

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Primary Location

Helena Agency : Legislative Branch Union : 000 - None

Posting Date

Sep 24, 2026, 5:17:00 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Ongoing

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.