Winter Audit Internship: SOX & GAAP Experience

City of Shakopee, MN; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Housing stipends for eligible students

Fitness center and wellness program

Networking and professionaldevelopment

Talent pipeline for full-time roles

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Winter Audit Internship in St. Louis, MO to support financial audits and SOX 404 reviews. You will work under an Audit Senior to ensure GAAP compliance and corporate procedures, with a January–March timeline and potential full-time Staff Auditor opportunities after graduation.

You will gain exposure to risk-based auditing, stakeholder communication, and process improvements while traveling 15–25% within the US and possibly abroad.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related field.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hour/week) during the winter term.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits using a risk-based, process-focused approach that encompasses business strategy analysis.
• Report on control deficiencies to management and make recommendations to mitigate risk and add value.
• Challenge current processes across the company and identify opportunities for refinement.
• Communicate with a variety of stakeholders across the company.
• Position consists of approximately 15-25% travel within the United States and potentially international travel.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Emerson is seeking a Winter Audit Internship in St. Louis, MO to support financial audits and SOX 404 reviews. You will work under an Audit Senior to ensure GAAP compliance and corporate procedures, with a January–March timeline and potential full-time Staff Auditor opportunities after graduation.

You will gain exposure to risk-based auditing, stakeholder communication, and process improvements while traveling 15–25% within the US and possibly abroad.