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State of Ohio · 22 hours ago

Financial Audit Intern

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The State of Ohio is the fiscal backbone of the state's enterprise, working with various agencies to provide policy analysis and financial management services. The Financial Audit Intern position offers hands-on experience in financial audits and internal control assessments, assisting teams with planning and documentation in a statewide environment.

Government Administration

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

Qualification

AccountingAuditRisk ManagementData AnalysisInterest in AuditCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailIndependent Work

Required

Currently enrolled (or recently completed) in an undergraduate program in Accounting, Finance, Public or Business Administration, Economics, or related field

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

Preferred

Relevant Coursework: Audit, accounting, risk management, or data analysis

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

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)

Company

State of Ohio

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Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.

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