Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury · 3 weeks ago
Financial Audit Intern—Local Government Audit, Mideast—Summer 2026
Tennessee, United States
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$24/hr - $24/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury is offering a 10-week paid educational internship for undergraduate students interested in local government auditing. Interns will participate in audit operations, receive training, and develop skills while working on active audits in the Mideast Tennessee Region.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Learning to examine and review records, reports, financial statements, and management practices for local government entities and other organizations receiving public funds
Evaluating fairness of financial statement presentation
Assessing the adequacy of internal controls
Analyzing the efficiency and effectiveness of an entity's operations and systems
Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements
Qualification
Required
Applicants should have successfully completed at least 6 credit hours of accounting coursework
Students who are rising juniors, seniors, or enrolled in graduate accounting programs
Successful interns are those who are adaptable, able to think critically, work well both individually and as part of a team, and are willing to learn and grow
Candidates should exhibit strong interpersonal, verbal communication, organizational, and writing skills
This position requires a criminal background check
Preferred
Preference will be given to students who have completed intermediate or advanced accounting classes
Benefits
Travel is required for Local Government Audit Interns but is generally confined to same-day commutes to and from a job site.
Overnight stays are required for intern events, typically 3 per summer.
Overnight hotel stay(s) and related expenses are reimbursed.
Company
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury
The Office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury is responsible for the audit of state and local governmental entities and participates in the general financial and administrative management and oversight of state government.
Founded in 1836
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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