Staff Auditor Intern-Hire Date June 2027

About the role

The State Auditor's Office is seeking Staff Auditor Interns to assist with audits and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Complete duties assigned by the Auditor In Charge (AIC) which may include fieldwork, report preparation, and related administrative tasks.
• Develop auditor judgment and independent thinking to accomplish objectives.
• Identify provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, or grants agreements that are significant within the context of the audit objectives and assess the risk of non-compliance.
• Evaluate internal controls within the context of audit objectives.
• Provide input related to the planning of the audit, including prioritizing audit areas, reassessing audit areas, and modifying the plan throughout the audit.
• Evaluate audit documentation to determine findings and recommendations to include in the audit report.
• Perform other related work as assigned.
• Work assignments may require frequent overnight travel and the availability of a vehicle.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with the intention to obtain a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business administration, or a related business area.
• Desire to obtain a CPA license or meet the Missouri State Board of Accountancy requirements to obtain a CPA license upon graduation is preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner.
• Willingness to obtain knowledge of Government Auditing Standards and governmental accounting.
• Knowledge or ability to evaluate business processes, identify risks, and identify controls that should be in place.
• Willingness to obtain knowledge of the organization of Missouri state government, county government, and other local governments.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Read, comprehend, and analyze information.
• Read and develop a thorough understanding of complex legal issues and controversial issues.
• Work under pressure and meet frequent deadlines.
• Accept increasing responsibilities and to reach for additional responsibilities when appropriate.
• Identify key technical problems and reporting issues and develop appropriate recommendations for their solution.
• Prepare written reports and make oral presentations to the auditee.
• Perform complex and/or sensitive audit procedures when appropriate.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities on a concurrent basis.
• Knowledge and understanding of the organization of Missouri State government, Missouri State Agencies, Missouri County government, and other local governments (e.g., cities, villages, towns) and local government entities (e.g., fire protection districts, ambulance districts, transportation development districts).
• Some or all of the audit process, including audit planning, audit surveying, reviewing of internal controls, following an audit program, interviewing auditee staff, creation and completion of audit workpapers, selecting a sample and performing tests of controls, the supervisory review process, identifying audit concerns, drafting of audit findings, and assisting in the preparation of an audit report draft.
• How to function as part of a team while also working independently to review and analyze information to meet audit objectives and gain an understanding of auditee procedures.
• How to develop and maintain positive and appropriate professional relationships with fellow staff and auditee personnel.