Financial Audit Intern

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Audit Intern position is a learning-focused opportunity designed to provide hands-on experience in financial, operational, program, and information technology audits, internal control assessments, and audit analytics within a statewide environment. Under close supervision, you will assist the Office of Internal Audit (OIA) teams with planning, fieldwork, documentation, and follow-up related to risks and controls across multiple agencies. This is a 6-month to 1-year internship opportunity, starting no earlier than June 2026. Interns will work at least 10 hours per week in our downtown Columbus office. If selected, the primary workdays can be mutually agreed upon; we can work with your schedule. The Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is the fiscal backbone of the State of Ohio enterprise. OBM works with the Governor and every state agency in providing policy analysis, fiscal research, and financial management services. We help state agencies shape Ohio’s future by ensuring the proper and responsible use of state resources!

Requirements

• Education: Currently enrolled (or recently completed) in an undergraduate program in Accounting, Finance, Public or Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Relevant Coursework: Audit, accounting, risk management, or data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for success in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with guidance.
• Interest in audit, risk, and controls.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Global Internal Audit Standards or other common audit standards helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting audit planning and fieldwork (e.g., gathering artifacts, performing control walkthroughs, documenting test procedures and results) for engagements such as programmatic (federal/state), business process/operations, and financial reviews.
• Preparing and updating audit workpapers and issue logs; contributing to remediation tracking and follow-up activities in OIA tools.
• Assisting with control testing (e.g., expenditure approvals, reporting reviews, reconciliations, eligibility certifications), including data collection and exception tracking.
• Attending and preparing meeting notes and status summaries; participating in team meetings and stakeholder interviews; following up on assigned tasks.
• Contributing to report drafting by synthesizing evidence, observations, and recommendations aligned to OIA methodology and standards.
• Shadow experienced auditors to learn about agency operations and risk management strategies within the State of Ohio environment.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period .
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern