Audit Intern at Texas State Auditor's Office in Austin, TX

Summary: The State Auditor's Office is seeking an Audit Intern to assist with basic auditing tasks while developing foundational audit skills. The role involves performing research, preparing documentation, and observing audit processes under supervision. Responsibilities: - Performs research pertaining to audit or advisory topics, legislation, agency operations, and related issues - Prepares written documentation on work performed - Uses automated systems for working papers, in addition to word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications - Observes audit fieldwork, client interviews, team meetings, and related activities to gain familiarity with audit processes and methodologies - Assists in verifying information contained within an organization’s records - Assists in collecting and analyzing data on an organization’s operations - Assists in verifying compliance with state and/or federal guidelines and requirements - Performs related duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, public administration, or public affairs - Knowledge of accounting methods, information systems, business practices, government audit standards, legal contracts and business law - Skill in effective oral communication; writing clearly and concisely; working effectively in a team environment with positive interactions; and using standard business software to prepare audit summaries and analyses, including Word and Excel - Ability to analyze audit information; and communicate clearly and effectively - Willingness to travel up to 25% within Texas required - Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S Required Skills: Accounting methods, Information systems, Business practices Important Skills: Word, Excel, Data analysis