Audit Intern

Ameritas • Lincoln, NE

164d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp is seeking an eager, results-driven Audit Intern to
perform audit work under direct supervision, including evaluating controls and
conducting data analysis. Be part of a team of empowered leaders creating
positive relationships and providing innovative value to each other and the
organization.

At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but
especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial
products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and
financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and
valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee
benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.

This internship will begin in May 2026. This is a hybrid role working in
Lincoln, NE partially in-office and partially from home.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled at a college or university at least half-time as defined by your institution working towards a degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems Audit and Control, or related business studies
• Able to commit to a 12-month internship working full-time during the summer and part-time during the school year.
• Full-time hours: 30-40 hours per week
• Part-time hours: 15-20 hours per week
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Must be able to communicate well across all levels of the organization and work well with diverse groups of people
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Exhibit strong time management skills

Responsibilities

• Assist audit staff in conducting reviews of assigned organizational and functional activities by evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls.
• Prepare work papers documenting results of the tests and data analytics performed, and with assistance, write formal audit comments which identify and quantify the impact on business operations.
• With assistance, report opportunities for improved efficiencies and controls to management and make appropriate recommendations.
• Assists in the coordination and implementation of audit work for the external auditors.
• Completes other projects as assigned.
• Continues to develop professionally through self-study and on-the-job training, with emphasis on:
• Developing knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate auditing techniques and accounting principles
• Improving effective business communication skills, both written and oral
• Demonstrating the characteristics of a professional, both in attitude and conduct.

Benefits

• Our company motto is “Fulfilling Life” and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future.
• Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers.
• We’re committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion, and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed