State Auditor Intern

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

We are recruiting for individuals to join our Financial audit team in Summer 2026. This recruitment may be used to fill up to six vacancies.

Interns selected for this position will work in a team environment with experienced auditing staff. Audits will be performed on state agency accounts and programs to determine whether they are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and in compliance with laws and regulations. Duties will vary but may include reviewing internal controls and account balances as well as testing agency compliance with key laws and regulations. Interns will receive on the job training in applying professional standards and documenting their work using electronic working papers. The goal of the internship is to provide students and others with the opportunity to apply their learning, build new skills in a professional setting, and gain valuable on-the-job experience. The Audits Division office is in Salem, OR. Interns will be expected to work periodically in the office. 

This is accomplished in part by, but not limited to:

Reviewing fiscal and accounting functions and systems.

Reviewing and evaluating internal controls.

Reviewing and testing accounting records.  

Reviewing financial trends and analyzing variances.

Analyzing financial statement account balances and drawing conclusions.

Participating in risk assessment

Tracking time spent and assignment status

Creating appropriate supporting documentation for all work performed and conclusions reached.

For explicit duties, please request a copy of the position description from HR.SOS@SOS.oregon.gov.

TO QUALIFY:

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.  We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our desired qualifications listed. 

Your application must demonstrate education and/or experience in the following:

Currently graduated from or enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree accounting program or in a Post-Baccalaureate accounting program.  

*Unofficial transcripts must be submitted with your application material.

Transcripts are required no later than the time of interview. Transcripts must clearly show 1) your name; 2) the name and address of the institution; 3) the degree received, or expected to receive, if not yet graduated, and; 4) required courses completed with a passing grade. For application purposes, photocopies are acceptable; however official or original documents may be requested to validate education.

As the most competitive candidate, your application will demonstrate the following requested skills and experience:

Communicate well, verbally and in writing; attentively listen to others and clearly and accurately express ideas and document audit support.

Use word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software

Investigate situations and find facts. Analyze and assess data or information.

Work well as part of a team and independently.

Organize work assignments and manage time efficiently.

Think critically, logically, laterally, and creatively

Recognize and respect diversity in people.

Work cooperatively and develop positive relationships with others.

Preference may be given to candidates who have:

An average grade of B in the accounting intermediate (300 level) financial and reporting series as of the date of hire in Summer 2026. Transcripts required to verify.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel