Financial Audit Intern- Summer 2027

Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury•Nashville, TN

3d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

The Comptroller of the Treasury's Audit Internship Program is a 10-week paid educational and experiential learning opportunity offering undergraduate students a chance to witness and participate in the audit operations of the office. Interns will spend the summer building skills through their assignment to an active audit, audit-specific training, and professional development training. Interns will also have opportunities to build relationships with each other through shared experiences. Intern responsibilities may include learning to examine and review records, reports, financial statements, and management practices for state and local government entities and other organizations receiving public funds. Interns may have the opportunity to evaluate the following: fairness of financial statement presentation, the adequacy of internal controls, the efficiency and effectiveness of an entity's operations and systems, and compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements. In addition to collaborating daily with the Financial and Compliance team and engaging with Office leaders and staff, interns participate in meaningful professional development activities. These include Business Etiquette Day, a full-day experience focused on professionalism, emotional intelligence, and cultivating a strong professional brand, complete with an etiquette lunch led by COT staff. Interns also take part in fun and interactive engagement opportunities such as speed networking with full-time employees, a guided tour of the Tennessee Capitol to explore the state’s rich history, and weekly cohort check-ins to build connection and share progress. The internship concludes with a final cohort presentation that showcases what they’ve learned and accomplished. Financial audit internship opportunities are based out of Nashville, Tennessee. Depending on the audit assignment, interns may have the opportunity for limited travel during the summer. Typical travel opportunities are in the Nashville area; however, some may allow for travel to other parts of Tennessee.

Requirements

Rising juniors, seniors, or enrolled in graduate accounting programs.
Interest in applying classroom knowledge to governmental auditing.
Successfully completed at least 6 credit hours of accounting coursework.
Adaptable.
Able to think critically.
Able to work well both individually and as part of a team.
Willing to learn and grow.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong writing skills.
Ability to apply classroom knowledge to meaningful audit work.
Must pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Completed intermediate or advanced accounting classes.

Responsibilities

Examine and review records, reports, financial statements, and management practices for state and local government entities and other organizations receiving public funds.
Evaluate the fairness of financial statement presentation.
Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls.
Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of an entity's operations and systems.
Evaluate compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements.
Collaborate daily with the Financial and Compliance team.
Engage with Office leaders and staff.
Participate in professional development activities such as Business Etiquette Day, speed networking, and a guided tour of the Tennessee Capitol.
Participate in weekly cohort check-ins.
Deliver a final cohort presentation showcasing learned skills and accomplishments.