Internal Audit Intern

Werner Enterprises; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing assistance

Mentor program intern activities

Job summary

Werner Enterprises is offering a paid 11-week internship at our Corporate Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. The program provides dedicated job training and learning opportunities in a collaborative, inclusive environment with real-world experience.

Paid housing or housing assistance may be available. Interns will assist with internal audits—planning, walkthroughs, data analysis, and testing of controls— while collaborating with senior auditors and department leaders to understand business

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 student studying Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

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.
• Assess compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Identify potential areas of exposure for risk assessments.
• Track remediation progress on prior audit issues.
• Draft sections of audit reports and recommendations.
• Summarize findings for review by senior auditors.
• Maintain audit files with evidence and version control.
• Collaborate with senior auditors and process owners.
• Attend interviews and meetings with department leaders.
• Participate in internal audit training/workshops.
• Use audit tools (Excel, Word, Workiva, Edge, PeopleSoft, AS400) to perform data testing.
• Assist in preparing dashboards and visualizations for audit findings.
• Support IT audits (e.g., user access, system controls) when assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Learning ability

Professionalism

Confidential information handling

Accounting/Finance knowledge

Student mindset

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business/IS/Data Analytics/Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Workiva

Edge

PeopleSoft

AS400

Job description

Our 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 Presentation

We 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.

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.

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Werner Enterprises, Inc. delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2025 revenues of nearly $3.0 billion, a modern truck and trailer fleet, more than 14,500 talented associates and our innovative Werner EDGE technology, we are an essential solutions provider for customers who value the integrity of their supply chain and require safe and exceptional on-time service. Werner provides Dedicated and One-Way Truckload services as well as Logistics services that include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile. Werner embraces inclusion as a core value and manages key risks and opportunities through a balanced sustainability strategy.