Winter Audit Intern

Jobtailor; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a summer Audit Associate to perform financial audits and SOX 404 control reviews under supervision. You will ensure GAAP-compliant statements, report deficiencies, and recommend risk-mitigating improvements while engaging with stakeholders.

The role requires pursuing or holding a degree in accounting/finance, US work eligibility, and a 40-hour workweek during summer, with travel up to 25% globally. CPA/CIA eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related field.
• Upon graduation, bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance or business-related field required.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship will not be provided.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hour/week) during the summer term.
• Attention to detail; organization and time-keeping skills.
• Ability to assess and evaluate risk and implement solutions.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Objective thinking; strong verbal and written communication skills.
• CPA or CIA, or eligibility to sit for the exam preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial audits and SOX 404 control reviews.
• Work as part of an audit team under the supervision of an Audit Senior.
• Ensure financial statements and controls comply with GAAP and corporate policies.
• Perform audits using a risk-based, process-focused approach.
• Report control deficiencies to management.
• Make recommendations to mitigate risk and add value.
• Challenge current processes and identify opportunities for refinement.
• Communicate with stakeholders across the company.
• Travel approximately 15–25% within the United States and potentially internationally.

Skills

Risk assessment

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

• Perform financial audits and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) control reviews
• Work as part of an audit team under the supervision of an Audit Senior
• Ensure business unit financial statements and controls comply with GAAP and corporate policies and procedures
• Perform audits using a risk-based, process-focused approach encompassing business strategy analysis
• Report control deficiencies to management
• Make recommendations to mitigate risk and add value
• Challenge current processes and identify opportunities for refinement
• Communicate with stakeholders across the company
• Travel approximately 15–25% within the United States and potentially internationally

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related field
• Upon graduation, bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business-related field required
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship will not be provided
• Ability to work full-time (40 hour/week) during the summer term
• Attention to detail
• Organization and time-keeping skills
• Ability to assess and evaluate risk and implement solutions
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Objective thinking
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Upon graduation, CPA or CIA, or eligibility to sit for the exam preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Power BI preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial audits, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and GAAP standards while effectively communicating with stakeholders. Capable of assessing risk, implementing solutions, and providing valuable recommendations to enhance business processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Audits
• Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404)
• GAAP Compliance
• Risk Assessment
• CPA or CIA Eligibility

Hard Skills

• Financial Audits
• Risk-Based Auditing
• Process-Focused Approach
• GAAP Compliance
• Control Reviews
• Business Strategy Analysis
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Problem Solving

Soft Skills

• Strong Verbal Communication
• Strong Written Communication
• Objective Thinking
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA
• CIA

Industry Keywords

• Financial Statements
• Control Deficiencies
• Audit Team
• Stakeholder Communication
• Corporate Policies

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Power BI