Internal Audit Intern

Werner Enterprises, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Onsite work at Corporate Headquarters

Job summary

Werner Enterprises, Inc. seeks an Internal Audit Intern for a hands-on, 11-week summer program at our Corporate Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. The internship offers paid training, collaboration with senior auditors, and exposure to financial, operational, and IT controls.

Housing assistance may be available, and paid housing options are considered for eligible candidates. You will assist in planning audits, gathering data, testing controls, and preparing workpapers and draft observations while

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Good attention to detail and organization.
• Intermediate Excel/Sheets proficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning internal audits and walkthroughs.
• Gather, organize, and analyze financial, operational, and IT data.
• Test internal controls and document results.
• Prepare workpapers and draft audit observations.
• Summarize findings for senior auditors and stakeholders.
• Support IT audits such as user access and system controls.
• Assist in dashboards and visualizations for audit findings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, IS or Data Analytics

Tools

Workiva

Edge

PeopleSoft

AS400

Word

Excel

Job description

## Internal Audit InternApply: Onsite: Omaha, NE: Full time: Posted Today: JR23739Our summer internship program is an excellent opportunity to tie what you have learned in the classroom into real-world experience. The program consists of an 11-week immersion into Werner Enterprises. Internship Overview:* Paid internship that includes dedicated job training and learning opportunities* Located at our Corporate Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska* Collaborative, inclusive work environment* Real-world experience* Paid housing/housing assistance may be available. Responsibilities:* Assist with the planning of internal audits.* Perform walkthroughs and document current processes.* Gather, organize, and analyze financial, operational, and IT data.* Conduct testing of internal controls and document results.* Prepare workpapers that support audit findings and conclusions.* Help assess compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.* Support risk assessments by identifying potential areas of exposure.* Track remediation progress on prior audit issues.* Draft sections of audit reports, including observations and recommendations.* Summarize audit findings in a clear, concise manner for review by senior auditors.* Maintain audit files with appropriate evidence and version control.* Collaborate closely with senior auditors and process owners.* Attend interviews and meetings with department leaders to understand business operations.* Participate in internal audit training, workshops, or team discussions.* Use audit tools (Excel, Word, Workiva, Edge, PeopleSoft, AS400, etc.) to perform data testing.* Assist in preparing dashboards and visualizations for audit findings.* Support IT audits (e.g., user access, system controls) when assigned. Qualifications:* Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.* Good attention to detail.* Intermediate Excel/Sheets skills or a willingness to become proficient quickly.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Ability to organize work, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.* Ability to ask thoughtful questions and learn unfamiliar business processes.* Professionalism when interacting with employees and management across the organization.* Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately.* Basic understanding of accounting, finance, information systems, data analytics, or business processes.* A willingness to learn new systems and work outside of one specific functional area.* A student studying Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Internship Development Activities* Lessons with Leaders Sessions* Mentor Program* Intern Activities* Community Support Events* Networking* Summer Project Proposal and PresentationWe know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.