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State of Missouri · 21 hours ago

Staff Auditor Intern-Hire Date June 2026

St Louis, MO

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The State of Missouri is seeking Staff Auditor Interns to assist in various audit phases including fieldwork and report preparation. The role involves developing auditor judgment, evaluating internal controls, and providing input for audit planning.

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Responsibilities

Develop auditor judgement and independent thinking to accomplish objectives

Complete duties in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and SAO policies/procedures

Identify provisions of laws, regulations, contracts or grants agreements that are significant within the context of the audit objectives and assess the risk that noncompliance with provisions of laws could occur

Obtain an understanding of and evaluate internal controls within the context of audit objectives

Provide input related to the planning of the audit, including prioritizing audit areas, reassessing audit areas, and modifying the plan throughout the audit

Evaluate audit documentation to determine findings and recommendations to include in the audit report

Perform other related work as assigned

Qualification

Government Auditing StandardsAccounting principlesEvaluate internal controlsSpreadsheet programsCommunicate effectivelyProfessional conductPrepare reportsManage multiple prioritiesIndependenceWork under pressureTeamwork

Required

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with the intention to obtain a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business administration, or a related business area

Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner

Willingness to obtain knowledge of Government Auditing Standards and governmental accounting

Knowledge of or ability to evaluate business processes, identify risks, and identify controls that should be in place

Willingness to obtain knowledge of the organization of Missouri state government, county government, and other local governments

Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing programs

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to read, comprehend, and analyze information

Ability to read and develop a thorough understanding of complex legal issues and controversial issues

Ability to work under pressure and meet frequent deadlines

Ability to accept increasing responsibilities and to reach for additional responsibilities when appropriate

Ability to identify key technical problems and reporting issues and develop appropriate recommendations for their solution

Ability to prepare written reports and make oral presentations to the auditee

Ability to perform complex and/or sensitive audit procedures when appropriate

Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities on a concurrent basis

Knowledge and understanding of the organization of Missouri State government, Missouri State Agencies, Missouri County government, and other local governments (e.g., cities, villages, towns) and local government entities (e.g., fire protection districts, ambulance districts, transportation development districts)

Some or all of the audit process, including audit planning, audit surveying, reviewing of internal controls, following an audit program, interviewing auditee staff, creation and completion of audit workpapers, selecting a sample and performing tests of controls, the supervisory review process, identifying audit concerns, drafting of audit findings, and assisting in the preparation of an audit report draft

How to function as part of a team while also working independently to review and analyze information to meet audit objectives and gain an understanding of auditee procedures

How to develop and maintain positive and appropriate professional relationships with fellow staff and auditee personnel

Preferred

Desire to obtain a CPA license or meet the Missouri State Board of Accountancy requirements to obtain a CPA license upon graduation is preferred, but not required