Legislative Financial Audit Intern.

About the role

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is a nonpartisan agency in Colorado's Legislative Branch. Our mission is to improve government for the people of Colorado. We conduct audits and evaluations to provide the General Assembly, agencies, and the public with thorough, credible, and impartial assessments of state programs, the use of state and federal funds, and the effectiveness of state tax expenditures.

Description

The OSA is looking for a Legislative Financial Audit intern who is passionate about improving Colorado and committed to results. The internship is designed to provide the intern with an opportunity to work with a team on a relevant project(s) within our financial auditing division, formal training and development of skills, and a realistic preview of what full-time employment would be like as an auditor.

Responsibilities

• Interact with multiple levels of state government to assess government financial performance, stewardship, and operations.
• Analyze large volumes of information and data to evaluate agency financial activities in relation to statutes, regulations, fiscal rules, generally accepted accounting principles, and standards of program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify possible findings and recommendations in accordance with OSA guidelines.

Key Competencies

• A strong aptitude for analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Strong organizational and technology skills.
• The ability to gather and organize information to formulate and support decisions and opinions.
• Effective communication skills, verbal, written, and presentation.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; conflict resolution; self-initiative and self-motivation; and a high aptitude for learning about issues related to state government.
• Ability to work independently, as well as work effectively as part of an audit team.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Must be seeking (or have completed) a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or related degree.
• If seeking a bachelor's degree, must be at the senior undergraduate level and expect to graduate by May 2027.
• In addition, the following are required:
• Transcripts
• Resume
• Cover letter
• You MUST submit official or unofficial transcripts with your application.

Conditions of Employment

• Must submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

Supplemental Information

• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.
• The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.
• The Office of the State Auditor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.