Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 1 hour ago
Audit Summer Internship
United States-Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$22/hr - $22/hrThe Commonwealth of Massachusetts is offering an Audit Summer Internship with the Office of the State Auditor. Interns will participate in audits of state government entities, conducting audit-related tasks under the supervision of an Auditor-in-charge, and will receive training on auditing techniques.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Interns at the OSA participate in audits of state government entities
After a period of initial training and “onboarding,” interns are assigned to an audit (in a region of the state) and, under the supervision of an AIC, are responsible for performing various audit-related tasks, including, but not limited to, conducting audit testing and preparing electronic work papers, attending and participating in meetings and interviews, employing analytical skills in assessing documents and records, and preparing various written documents
Interns are required to travel to audit sites within the state and are expected to complete all of their assigned work in a timely and professional manner in accordance with OSA policies and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
At the completion of their internship, Interns undergo an evaluation that involves assessing their work performance
Qualification
Required
A student in good academic standing working towards a bachelor's degree in accounting or other business-related major, political science, or a related field who has already completed their junior year
Good oral and written communication skills
Familiarity working with Microsoft software (Office Suite)
Good organizational skills and the ability to problem-solve and think critically and creatively
The ability and desire to be a self-starter and follow through with assigned tasks within established timeframes with a minimum amount of supervision
Ability to effectively collaborate and develop good working relationships
Ability to exercise sound judgment
A valid Massachusetts driver's license and Massachusetts residency
Preferred
Any work experience in accounting or auditing, particularly performance auditing or civic/community engagement
Demonstrated leadership potential
Experience using computer based research tools and other information sources
Experience in interviewing, writing reports, giving presentations and/or conducting research
Knowledge of state government operations
Company
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a government administration.
Founded in 1788
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.84MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-29Grant· $20.84M
Leadership Team
David J. Kelly
CEO/President
Mary-Louise White
CEO
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