About the role#
This is a 12-week, full-time paid internship program running from May 17, 2027, to August 6, 2027. You will work with accounting teams across various operating divisions to conduct risk-based testing, review internal controls, and assess management assertions within the construction industry. You will be assigned a supervisor with professional expertise in accounting and internal audit to guide your development and review your performance.
What you'll do#
- Assist with complex audits of major construction and maintenance projects.
- Develop workpapers and logically display detailed testing attributes.
- Perform interviews, document results, and update audit program steps.
- Conclude on control assessments.
- Meet with project personnel at job sites to analyze construction performance.
- Travel approximately 10% of the time to visit active project sites.
What you'll need#
- Active status as a junior or senior college student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- A targeted graduation date between December 2026 and December 2027.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Analytical thinking skills and the ability to work effectively in project teams.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Dallas, Texas.
- Modality: On-site at corporate headquarters.
- Requirement: Must be able to commute to the assigned location.
About Austin Industrial, Inc.
Austin Industrial provides construction, maintenance, and soft craft services to the energy, oil, gas, and chemical sectors. Founded in 1918, the company operates as a merit shop and is employee-owned. It maintains a workforce of nearly 2,000 people. The firm is based in La Porte, Texas.
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