Audit Internship - LGS

Position: Local Government Service (LGS) College Intern

Location: Northeast Region: Cuyahoga, Geauga, Ashtabula, Summit, Stark, Trumbull, Mahoning and Portage Counties

We Want you!

As Ohio's chief compliance officer, the Auditor of State makes Ohio government more efficient, effective, and transparent by placing checks and balances on state and local governments for taxpayers. Click here to learn more about our office!

The Local Government Services Division provides consultation (financial forecasting, reconstruction of financial records, fiscal analysis, and feasibility studies) to local governments like schools, cities and townships.

What will you be doing?

A Local Government Service (LGS) College Intern assists AOS staff in front-end consultation services by gathering local government financial information on-site; preparing and compiling working papers that support financial information and conclusions in a final report. Duties also will include research and documentation of financial transactions, fiscal analysis, and feasibility studies. Our clients consist of local government agencies (townships, villages, etc.).

The ideal candidate will live in or within close proximity to Cuyahoga, Geauga, Ashtabula, Summit, Stark, Trumbull, Mahoning or Portage counties.

Program Overview:

Hands on work with full-time audit staffs- receive the same duties as entry level auditors.

• Full-time or part-time work throughout an entire semester.

• Interns will learn auditing techniques and gain insight into government operations.

• Positions are available Statewide.

• Fast track to full time employment- interns have an inside track to permanent positions after graduation.

Benefits:

• Full-time or part-time (flexible options)

• Partial Remote work options

• Compressed Work Schedules (create a work/life balance second to none)

• Competitive Pay ($18.00/hour)

• Permanent positions (we often transition our fellows to full-time employees after graduation)

These are just a few of the incredible benefits that the AOS has to offer you. You deserve a life outside of work and that's what we can offer!

Qualifications:

• Communication skills necessary to succeed in a collaborative team atmosphere

• Ability to succeed in a project-based environment with deadlines

• Current enrollment in undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university

• Good academic standing

• Coursework includes at least 4 accounting specific classes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must attend an accredited college or university and be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. Students pursuing a degree in accounting are preferred. Applicant must have a valid Ohio driver's license, must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and will undergo a pre-employment background check.

That's it! So, if you want to join an agency with a friendly work environment, competitive salaries, create your own work schedule, have part of your education paid for, and the opportunity to work on behalf of Ohio taxpayers, then the Ohio Auditor of State is right for you.

Please note: We need a copy of your resume, transcripts and three references in order to facilitate moving forward with the hiring process.

The AOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the AOS to prohibit discrimination and harassment of applicants and employees, due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, age (40 years or older), veteran status or military status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a nursing mother, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent. Discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation will not be tolerated.