Financial Compliance Audit Intern - Summer 2027

Taleo; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour work weeks

Telework eligible up to half-time

Flexible hours 6am–6pm

Opportunity to work from home

Job summary

Legislative Audit Division (LAD) internships offer hands-on financial and compliance audit experience in Helena, Montana. As a Financial Compliance Audit Intern, you will engage in interviewing personnel, testing controls, and using analytics to evaluate transaction cycles while learning how state agencies operate.

The position pays $25.00 per hour with telework eligibility up to half-time and flexible hours between 6 am and 6 pm.

Qualifications

• Working toward a bachelor's degree.
• Has obtained, or is enrolled to obtain by year's end, 6 upper-division accounting hours.
• 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.
• Come to conclusions on assigned audit work.
• Collaborate with team members.
• Test compliance with federal regulations and state laws.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree

6 upper division accounting credits

Job description

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. You will help us achieve our mission through a variety of financial and compliance audit work such as:

• 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.

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!

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : Not Applicable

Job Details

• 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
• Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References
• Contact Name: Kelly DaSilva | Contact Email: [e-mail] | Contact Phone: [phone]

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.