Performance Audit Intern

Arizona Department of Administration; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

The Arizona Auditor General offers a Performance Audit Intern opportunity in Phoenix. The role supports conducting performance audits, gathering evidence, and drafting findings under supervision.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a master’s degree or are in the latter years of a bachelor’s program, with strong written and verbal communication skills. Hours are flexible (15–40 per week) to accommodate school schedules, and the job may provide college credit.

Qualifications

• Pursuing graduate degree with emphasis on research, writing, and analyzing data.
• No accounting degree or accounting experience required.
• Strong communication and data analysis skills.
• Flexible hours to meet school schedules (15–40 hours/week).

Responsibilities

• Conduct performance audits and follow ups on state agency, school district, and program audits.
• Gather information, identify inquiry areas, perform audit procedures, and document work papers.
• Draft audit findings and recommendations that meet clarity and completeness standards.
• Verbally communicate results with Auditor General and state agency management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Research

Education

Master's degree in progress

Bachelor's degree candidate

Job description

AUDITOR GENERAL

The Arizona Auditor General serves as an independent source of impartial information concerning State and local governmental entities and provides specific recommendations to improve the operations of those entities. We achieve our mission through the thoroughly specific research, audits, and investigations of our professional team members who educate stakeholders through our reports, alerts, and reviews. Since 1969, our office has continued to innovate, grow, and become one of the most highly regarded leaders in our field. Join our team and make a positive difference in your community by promoting better government for all Arizona’s citizens. We look forward to working with you!

Performance Audit Intern

AUDITOR GENERAL

Address: 2910 N. 44th St, Ste. 410
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Posting Details:

Salary: $20.00 per hour and the potential eligibility for college credit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct performance audits and follow ups on previously issued performance audit reports of State agencies, school districts, and programs.
• Gather information and help identify areas of inquiry, perform audit procedures to obtain evidence, and prepare well-documented work papers to support audit findings and recommendations.
• Draft audit findings and appropriate recommendations for improvement that meet Auditor General standard for clarity and completeness.
• Verbally communicate the results of your work with Auditor General and State agency management.

Qualifications:

• Progress toward a master’s degree in a field emphasizing research, writing, and analyzing data; candidates in your junior or senior year of a bachelor’s program in a similar field will be considered.
• No accounting degree or accounting experience needed.
• Interest in public service and improving State government.
• Strong verbal and written communication and research skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills. HOURS: Flexible hours, 15-40 hours per week, to meet your school schedule.

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Advertised: 28 Feb 2025 US Mountain Standard Time
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