Internal Audit Intern

Arkansas Department of Transportation; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Transportation is seeking a student in the Internal Audit Division to assist with audit tasks under supervision. The position is based in Little Rock, AR, and travel is required.

The role supports planning, testing, reporting, and recommendations in accordance with government auditing standards; ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor's degree with at least 30 hours completed and a 2.0 GPA.

Qualifications

• Student pursuing the educational equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, management or related field and 30 college hours toward this degree with a 2.0 GPA.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Understanding of Government Auditing Standards and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing; strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Train and assist in the planning and execution of audit/review assignments in line with professional standards.
• Assist in determining audit objectives based on risk assessment and develop procedures to achieve them.
• Assist in evaluating efficiency and effectiveness of controls designed to mitigate risks.
• Assist in reporting results of audits clearly and making recommendations for improvements using root cause analysis.
• Assist in the performance of audits/reviews, internal or external to the Department’s operations.
• Perform a wide variety of tasks in a learning capacity.

Skills

Word

Excel

Access

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, management or related field

30 college hours toward degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Internal Audit | Administration
10324 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR 72209, USA

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

Posting closes on 11/3/2026

Pay Range: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour based on number of college credit hours completed.
Under immediate supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in various tasks as required in the Internal Audit Division.

Examples of Work

The following examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. No attempt is made to be exhaustive. Related, similar, or other logical duties are performed as assigned. The Department may require employees to perform functions beyond those contained in job descriptions. The Department may modify job descriptions based on Department needs. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an \"at will\" employer.

• Train and assist in the planning and execution of audit/review assignments, in accordance with accepted professional standards.
• Assist and train in determining audit objectives based on results of risk assessment and developing audit procedures sufficient to achieve those objectives.
• Assist and train in evaluating efficiency and effectiveness of controls designed to mitigate risks.
• Assist and train in reporting results of audits in a clear, concise and accurate manner, and making recommendations for the correction of unsatisfactory conditions, improvements in operations, and reductions in cost based on those findings using root cause analysis.
• Assist in the performance of special reviews at the request of management.
• Assist and train in preparing audit procedures to test transactions and supporting documents for compliance with state and federal policies, regulations and guidelines.
• Assist in the performance of audits/reviews, whether internal or external to the Department’s operations.
• Perform a wide variety of tasks in a learning capacity.

Education and experience : Student pursuing the educational equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, management or related field from an accredited college or university, completion of 30 college hours toward this degree, and a cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Knowledge, skills and abilities : Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. Understanding of basic principles of Government Auditing Standards and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Strong research, organizational and critical thinking skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail.

(\"Accredited\" means the educational institution or program is accredited by an accrediting organization recognized either by the United States Department of Education or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.)

A criminal background check will be required to determine suitability of employment, and failure to meet these standards may cause the applicant to be rejected or terminated from that position.

Travel Required

Yes . Occasional travel may be required.

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