Peabody Energy · 2 weeks ago
Audit Intern
St Louis, MO
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$24/hr - $24/hr
Start in 2026 SummerPeabody Energy is a leading coal company serving power and steel customers globally. They are currently seeking an Audit Intern to assist in the performance of specific audit procedures for key controls over various business processes, including internal audits and external auditor assistance.
Electrical DistributionEnergyIndustrialMining Technology
Responsibilities
Participate in Internal Audit team’s completion of specific procedures in support of management’s assessment of internal controls for financial reporting as required under SOX (Section 404 Reporting), including the preparation of process narratives, performance of walkthroughs and test plans, and documentation of audit results
Participate in Internal Audit team’s annual site visits to Peabody operating locations, including assisting in the performance of control inquiries, process walkthroughs, and documentation of related detail testing
Assist in the provision of direct audit assistance to the external auditor for EBP plan audits (e.g. 401(k), pension) to be completed during Summer 2026
As requested, participate in the performance of discretionary audits/projects, including related detail testing. Identify and summarize audit exceptions and/or process improvement opportunities
Participate in recurring status meetings with Internal Audit management, as well as meetings with the business and/or external auditors, as applicable
Address ad hoc requests and assist with special projects, as requested
Gain knowledge, awareness and understanding of the mining and energy industries
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program of study
Ability to work 10 full-time consecutive weeks during summer 2026, including up to 2 weeks of domestic travel
Strong communications skills (verbal and written), including the ability to convey ideas, communicate with outside parties and use active listening skills
Experience working in a team environment, including a demonstrated ability to contribute positively toward team goals
Strong organizational skills, including a demonstrated ability to prioritize various projects that may be in process simultaneously
Must be able to use a computer and communicate effectively in various forms, including email and by phone
Must have the ability to review paper and electronic documents and complete computer entry of data from paper documents
Must be able to find, remove and return files to/from file cabinets and discuss issues by
Must be able to operate copier, fax machine, etc
Preferred
Major and/or significant coursework in accounting, finance, or other business-related area preferred
Intent to pursue professional certification (e.g. CPA, CIA) a plus
Prior internship experience is a plus
Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office suite of applications (including Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint) is a plus
Company
Peabody Energy
Peabody Energy is a coal producer, providing essential products to fuel baseload electricity for emerging and developed countries.
Founded in 1883
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.72B2024-01-18Post Ipo Debt· $320M
2022-09-19Post Ipo Debt· $81.55M
2022-03-07Post Ipo Debt· $150M
Leadership Team
Mark Spurbeck
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
U.S. Department of Energy
2026-01-17
U.S. Department of Energy
2026-01-16
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