Internal Audit Intern

MDU Resources Group, Inc.; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

MDU Resources Group, Inc. is offering an internship at its Bismarck, ND corporate office. The position supports audits and data analytics and offers flexible hours (10–25 hours per week, with up to 40 hours per week during summer and school breaks).

A successful candidate will prioritize safety in daily work routines and may qualify for scholarship funding. Minimum qualifications include enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in accounting, finance, MIS, or a related field, and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with a major in accounting, finance, management information systems, or a related field of study.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting audits or reviews of assigned organizational and functional activities.
• Interview company personnel.
• Gather audit data or evidence.
• Prepare workpapers (memos, schedules, spreadsheets) to convey audit results.
• Prepare recommendations to correct unsatisfactory conditions, improve operations and reduce costs.
• Undertake data analytic projects.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Education

Undergraduate or graduate program in accounting/finance/MIS

Job description

MDU Resources is excited to provide on-the-job experiences for students to apply their field of study and to identify potential candidates for future opportunities in our company. The exact beginning and ending dates are negotiable. Hours may vary from 10-25 hours per week dependent on business need and college schedule. Candidates may be able to work up to 40 hours per week during summer and school breaks. The successful candidate will be responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in a day-to-day work routine for self and others.

This position may be eligible for scholarship funding.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with a major in accounting, finance, management information systems, or a related field of study.
• Must be able to work onsite at the Bismarck, ND corporate office.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
• May be required to maintain a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled sophomore or junior in undergraduate study program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

This internship provides the opportunity to assist in conducting audits or reviews of assigned organizational and functional activities. Tasks include:

• Interviewing company personnel.
• Gathering audit data or evidence.
• Preparation of workpapers in the form of memos, schedules, spreadsheets, or other documentation to convey the results of audit testing procedures and conclusions.
• Preparation of recommendations aimed at correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improving operations, and reducing costs.
• Data analytic projects.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Hourly Wage: $20.00

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