SOX & Financial Controls Audit Intern

Norfolk Southern Corp.; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corp. in Atlanta is seeking an Internal Audit Intern to assist with testing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.

You will work daily to conduct controls test work and assist with seasonal substantive testing for annual audits, gaining exposure to all departments involved in financial expenditures. We value a motivated self-starter with strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Preferred majors: Accounting, Finance, IS.
• Experience with MS Office and basic accounting, finance or information systems skills.
• Relevant audit and/or compliance coursework.
• Previous work experience in financial or accounting industry.
• Interest in pursuing a CPA is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in testing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Conduct controls test work and seasonal substantive testing for annual audits.
• Exposure to all Norfolk Southern departments involved with financial expenditures.
• Contribute meaningful results used for the annual financial statement, R1, and benefit plan audits.

Skills

Self-starter

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Ability to work with management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in progress

Accounting/Finance/IS focus

Relevant audit/compliance coursework

MS Office proficiency

CPA pursuit preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Norfolk Southern Corp. in Atlanta is seeking an Internal Audit Intern to assist with testing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.

You will work daily to conduct controls test work and assist with seasonal substantive testing for annual audits, gaining exposure to all departments involved in financial expenditures. We value a motivated self-starter with strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.