Local Government Audit Intern - Paid Summer Experience

Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Part time

Job summary

Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury seeks a Local Government Audit Intern for a 10-week summer program in Middle Tennessee. You will assist in examining records, evaluating internal controls, and learning audit practices under supervision, with outcomes presented in a final cohort session.

The program emphasizes professional development, teamwork, and hands-on experience in government auditing, with travel as needed and a final presentation of learnings.

Qualifications

• Rising juniors or seniors, or graduate students in accounting.
• Completed at least 6 credit hours of accounting coursework.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, organizational and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn to examine and review records, reports, and financial statements for local government entities.
• Evaluate internal controls and compliance with laws, contracts, and grants.
• Participate in audit-related training and professional development activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Education

Accounting coursework completed (6+ credit hours)

Graduate accounting program

Job description

Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury seeks a Local Government Audit Intern for a 10-week summer program in Middle Tennessee. You will assist in examining records, evaluating internal controls, and learning audit practices under supervision, with outcomes presented in a final cohort session.

The program emphasizes professional development, teamwork, and hands-on experience in government auditing, with travel as needed and a final presentation of learnings.