Audit Intern - Austin, TX

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is seeking interns to serve in the Audit & Investigations Department for summer 2025 for up to 40 hours a week from
June 2 through August 29, 2025.

The report date for this position is 6/2/25 and will be fully in-office.

The Audit and Investigations Department primarily consists of auditors who conduct investigations, financial reviews, and inspections during the initial phases of the licensing process. This team also assists the Law Enforcement Department with its investigations, monitors and regulates cash and credit law, and helps monitor seller training schools to ensure compliance with TABC standards and the Alcoholic Beverage Code. Department personnel also receive, process, and audit monthly excise tax reports to ensure appropriate taxes have been paid and that other reporting requirements are met. Auditors provide training to permit holders and their employees by request and in response to violations by a permit holder. They promote education and prevention of underage drinking to students through presentations at middle schools, high schools, and universities. Presentations are also given to civic organizations to promote a better understanding of the law and TABC's roles and responsibilities. The department also includes TABC’s excise tax team, which processes required reports from alcoholic beverage manufacturers and distributors.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Performs highly complex support work and assists Audit & Investigations staff with general office duties. General office duties include but are not limited to coordinating clerical activities such as compiling and tabulating data, research, data entry, checking documents for accuracy, assists in managing the flow of paperwork, and maintaining files. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions
•Performs support work for division program areas.
•Provides project assistance.
•Evaluates and provides feedback on division’s functionality to improve efficiency, streamline programs, or cut costs.
•Conducts research as requested for various projects.
•Creates, designs or edits support materials, such as charts, graphs, or other visuals and prepares correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and documents.
•Assists with special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent.
AND
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
Must be able to pass a background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in clerical work.
MQs, KSA, License/Certifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of office procedures; of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and arithmetic; of business or program terminology, methods, and procedures; and of records administration and maintenance techniques and procedures.
Skill in the use of a computer, computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Suite and Adobe Acrobat) and office equipment (e.g., printer and scanner).
Skill in critical thinking and problem solving with attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports; to transfer stock from one location to another; to make arithmetic computations; and to communicate effectively.

REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:
Employer
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Address
5806 Mesa Drive #165
Austin, Texas, 78731
Phone
(512) 206-3220
Website
http://www.tabc.texas.gov
Austin Audit Intern Supplemental Questionnaire
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QUESTION 1
Are you currently enrolled in an accredited college or university?
Yes
No
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QUESTION 2
Is this internship needed for college credit?
Yes
No
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Required Question
Must be able to present a copy of college transcript.
Physical Requirements/Supplemental Information
This position functions in a standard office environment. Must be able to move about the office to access file cabinets,office equipment, etc. Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information via telephone, computer and inperson. Must be able to perform repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Must be able to work with overlappingdeadlines. Required to work as a team member, and work with sensitive and confidential information.