Internal Audit Intern

Internship Overview

Our summer internship program is an excellent opportunity to tie what you have learned in the classroom into real-world experience. The program consists of an 11-week immersion into Werner Enterprises.

• Paid internship that includes dedicated job training and learning opportunities
• Located at our Corporate Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska
• Collaborative, inclusive work environment
• Real-world experience
• Paid housing/housing assistance may be available

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning of internal audits
• Perform walkthroughs and document current processes
• Gather, organize, and analyze financial, operational, and IT data
• Conduct testing of internal controls and document results
• Prepare workpapers that support audit findings and conclusions
• Help assess compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Support risk assessments by identifying potential areas of exposure
• Track remediation progress on prior audit issues
• Draft sections of audit reports, including observations and recommendations
• Summarize audit findings in a clear, concise manner for review by senior auditors
• Maintain audit files with appropriate evidence and version control
• Collaborate closely with senior auditors and process owners
• Attend interviews and meetings with department leaders to understand business operations
• Participate in internal audit training, workshops, or team discussions
• Use audit tools (Excel, Word, Workiva, Edge, PeopleSoft, AS400, etc.) to perform data testing
• Assist in preparing dashboards and visualizations for audit findings
• Support IT audits (e.g., user access, system controls) when assigned

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Good attention to detail
• Intermediate Excel/Sheets skills or a willingness to become proficient quickly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize work, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines
• Ability to ask thoughtful questions and learn unfamiliar business processes
• Professionalism when interacting with employees and management across the organization
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately
• Basic understanding of accounting, finance, information systems, data analytics, or business processes
• A willingness to learn new systems and work outside of one specific functional area
• A student studying Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Internship Development Activities

• Lessons with Leaders Sessions
• Mentor Program
• Intern Activities
• Community Support Events
• Networking
• Summer Project Proposal and Presentation

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) plan
• Stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Disability plans
• Other optional supplemental coverage