Information Systems Audit Intern- Summer 2027

About Our Program

The Comptroller of the Treasury's Audit Internship Program is a 10-week paid educational and experiential learning opportunity offering undergraduate students a chance to witness and participate in the audit operations of the office. Interns will spend the summer building skills through their assignment to an active audit and audit-specific training. Interns will also have opportunities to build relationships with each other through shared experiences.

Internship Details

• Dates: June 1 – August 6, 2027
• Location: Nashville, TN (with potential for limited travel within the Nashville area or other parts of Tennessee)
• Pay: $24 per hour, with audit-related travel reimbursed

Responsibilities

Information Systems (IS) Audit Intern responsibilities may include learning to examine and review:

• The adequacy of internal controls
• Records and reports
• Financial statements
• Information systems
• Compliance with laws and regulations
• Management practices for state government entities and other organizations receiving public funds

IS Audit Interns may assist in evaluating:

• The fairness of financial statement presentation
• The adequacy of internal controls
• Data integrity for application systems
• Compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements
• The efficiency and effectiveness of an entity's operations

Professional Development

Interns gain hands-on experience while participating in meaningful professional development activities such as Business Etiquette Day, a full-day session focused on professionalism, emotional intelligence, and understanding one's professional brand, complete with an etiquette lunch led by staff. Interns also enjoy engaging activities like speed networking with full-time employees, a guided tour of the Tennessee Capitol to explore the state's history, and weekly cohort check-ins to foster connection and collaboration. The cohort experience culminates in a final presentation showcasing what interns have learned and contributed during their time with the Office.

Qualifications

We are looking for rising juniors, seniors, or graduate accounting students who are interested in applying what they've learned in the classroom to governmental auditing.

• Successfully completed at least 6 hours of accounting, computer information systems, computer science, information security, data analytics, or business-related coursework
• Adaptable, able to think critically, work well both individually and as part of a team, and willing to learn and grow
• Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, organizational, and writing skills

About Our Office

The Office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury is responsible for the audit of state and local governmental entities and participates in the general financial and administrative management and oversight of state government. In the Comptroller's Office, we strive to deliver on our mission to make government work better. Through dedicated hard work and commitment, every Comptroller's Office employee accepts personal responsibility to accomplish our mission and uphold it.