Information Systems Audit Intern - State Audit - Summer 2027

Tennessee State Government; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship (10 weeks)

Travel opportunities (limited)

Job summary

The Tennessee State Government's Comptroller of the Treasury offers a 10-week IS Audit Intern program in Nashville, providing undergraduate and graduate students with hands-on audit experience. Interns participate in active audits and training while building professional networks and presenting their learnings at the end of the program.

We seek rising juniors, seniors, or graduate students in accounting or information systems who have completed at least six hours of relevant coursework and who

Qualifications

• Candidates should have completed at least 6 hours of accounting, computer information systems, computer science, information security, data analytics, or business-related coursework.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, organizational, and writing skills are expected.
• Interns should be adaptable, able to think critically, work well individually and in a team, and be eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Learn to examine internal controls, data integrity, and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Assist in evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of an entity's operations.
• Engage in audit-specific training and professional development activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Teamwork

Education

Accounting coursework

Information systems coursework

Computer science coursework

Information security coursework

Data analytics coursework

Business-related coursework

Job description

Information Systems Audit Intern, State Audit

Summer 2027: June 1 - August 6

About Our Program

The Comptroller of the Treasury's Audit Internship Program is a 10-week paid educational and experiential learning opportunity offering undergraduate students a chance to witness and participate in the audit operations of the office. Interns will spend the summer building skills through their assignment to an active audit and audit-specific training, Interns will also have opportunities to build relationships with each other through shared experiences.

Information Systems (IS) Audit Intern responsibilities may include learning to examine and review the following: the adequacy of internal controls; records; reports; information systems; compliance with laws and regulations; and management practices for state government entities and other organizations receiving public funds. IS Audit Interns may assist in evaluating:

• The adequacy of internal controls,
• Data integrity for application systems,
• Compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, and/or
• The efficiency and effectiveness of an entity's operations.

Our summer internship program is designed to be both professionally and academically beneficial. Interns gain hands‑on experience while participating in meaningful professional development activities such as Business Etiquette Day, a full‑day session focused on professionalism, emotional intelligence, and understanding one's professional brand, complete with an etiquette lunch led by staff. Interns also enjoy engaging activities like speed networking with full‑time employees, a guided tour of the Tennessee Capitol to explore the state's history, and weekly cohort check‑ins to foster connection and collaboration. The cohort experience culminates in a final presentation showcasing what interns have learned and contributed during their time with the Office.

Location

Information Systems audit internship opportunities are based out of Nashville, TN. Depending on the audit assignment, interns may have the opportunity for limited travel during the summer. Typical travel opportunities are in the Nashville area; however, some may allow for travel to other parts of Tennessee.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for rising juniors, seniors, or graduate accounting and information systems students who are interested in applying what they've learned in the classroom to governmental auditing. To be considered for the internship program, candidates should have successfully completed at least 6 hours of accounting, computer information systems, computer science, information security, data analytics, or business‑related coursework.

Successful interns are those who are adaptable, able to think critically, work well both individually and as part of a team, and are willing to learn and grow. Candidates should exhibit strong interpersonal, verbal communication, organizational, and writing skills. Interns are expected to apply their classroom knowledge to meaningful audit work.

About Our Office

The Office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury is responsible for the audit of state and local governmental entities and participates in the general financial and administrative management and oversight of state government. In the Comptroller's Office, we strive to deliver on our mission to make government work better. Through dedicated hard work and commitment, every Comptroller's Office employee accepts personal responsibility to accomplish our mission and uphold it.

Compensation

Interns are paid $24 per hour via a third‑party company. Audit‑related travel will be reimbursed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pursuant to the Comptroller of the Treasury's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the Office is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the Comptroller's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, sexual orientation, transgender and gender identity status, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.

NOTICE: This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.