Paid Government Audit Internship – Nashville (Summer 2027)

Tennessee State Government; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury offers a 10-week Financial Audit Intern program in Nashville. Interns gain hands-on audit experience, training, and professional development while supporting state and local governments receiving public funds.

Ideal candidates are rising juniors/seniors or graduate students with at least 6 accounting credits, strong written/verbal communication, and teamwork skills. Some travel within Tennessee may be required.

Qualifications

• Rising juniors, seniors, or graduate students in accounting.
• Must have completed at least 6 accounting credits.
• Preference for intermediate or advanced accounting coursework.

Responsibilities

• Learn to examine and review records, reports, financial statements and management practices for state/local government entities.
• Support audit teams and engage in audit-specific training and development.
• Travel within Tennessee may be required for audit sites.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Written communication

Education

Accounting coursework (≥6 credits)

Job description

The Office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury offers a 10-week Financial Audit Intern program in Nashville. Interns gain hands-on audit experience, training, and professional development while supporting state and local governments receiving public funds.

Ideal candidates are rising juniors/seniors or graduate students with at least 6 accounting credits, strong written/verbal communication, and teamwork skills. Some travel within Tennessee may be required.