About the role#
The Arkansas Department of Transportation is hiring an Internal Audit Intern to join our Administrative Support team. This part-time, paid position offers students a chance to gain hands-on experience in government auditing. You will work under immediate supervision to assist with a variety of audit-related tasks and special reviews.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the planning and execution of audit and review assignments.
- Perform engagement-level risk assessments to help set audit objectives.
- Develop audit procedures to test transactions and documents for compliance with state and federal policies.
- Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls.
- Help prepare reports that outline audit results and suggest improvements to operations.
- Conduct special reviews as requested by management.
- Perform a wide variety of tasks in a learning capacity.
What you'll need#
- You must be a student pursuing a bachelor degree in accounting, finance, business, management, or a related field.
- Completion of at least 30 college hours.
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
- Familiarity with basic principles of Government Auditing Standards and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
- Strong research, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Location & details#
- Location: Little Rock, Arkansas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Compensation: $15.00 to $18.00 per hour, based on completed college credit hours.
About Arkansas Department of Transportation
The Arkansas Department of Transportation manages the state transportation network. This government agency provides infrastructure solutions to support the regional economy. It operates out of Little Rock. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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