Performance Audit Intern

Arizona Department of Administration; Phoenix (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Auditor General invites an upcoming master's student to join as a Performance Audit Intern in Phoenix. The role focuses on conducting performance audits, gathering evidence, and drafting findings to improve state programs. Flexible hours to fit student schedules, with compensation at $20.00 per hour and potential college credit.

Work involves communicating results to the Auditor General and agency management while gaining hands-on experience in public sector auditing.

Qualifications

• Progress toward a master's degree in a field emphasizing research, writing, and data analysis.
• Candidates in junior/senior year of a bachelor's 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.

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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Public service interest

Education

Master's degree in progress

Bachelor's degree candidate (junior/senior)

Job description

Performance Audit Intern

Job No: 532187

Work Type: Internship, Temporary

Location: PHOENIX

Categories: Accounting/Auditing, Program Management, Misc/Other/Not Applicable

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!

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

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.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AGENCY

Advertised: 28 Feb 2025 US Mountain Standard Time

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