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Auditor, Intern

State Of Alaska

Job Location:

Juneau, AK - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 36 - 36

Posted: 11 September 2026 (6 days ago)

Application Deadline: 9 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Do you plan to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Spend Summer 2027 in beautiful Juneau Alaska and
gain hands-on experience in government auditing through our internship program!

Intern Auditors work onsite and perform a variety of audit tasks under the supervision of CPAs. This role requires U.S. work authorization. We assign meaningful professional-level work that includes preparing electronic audit workpapers to document audit procedures tests and conclusions.

Compensation:$36.25/hour (paid $2718.75 biweekly) with full State of Alaska benefits

Benefits: medical vision dental paid time off employer retirement contributions life insurance and an FSA option

Hours: 37.5 per week

Start/end dates: May 10-August 13 2027 (flexibility possible)

Overview
A summer internship with the State of Alaskas Division of Legislative Audit offers students or recent graduates a hands-on introduction to governmental auditing. Interns are exposed to multiple aspects of the audit process including performing audit procedures and preparing workpapers. Work is reviewed by experienced auditor employees. The Divisions missionenhancing government operations and accountabilityis embedded in the work Intern Auditors perform. Working on a team of auditors interns are placed in a caring professional and educational environment designed to help them learn and thrive throughout the fourteen-week program. This position is fully onsite in Juneau Alaska. Interns coming from out of town may qualify for a modest housing stipend.

Some or all of the following may be performed by Intern Auditors:

Auditing procedures and techniques in accordance with audit standards established by the AICPA and government audit standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States
Preparation of workpapers that are thorough complete and accurate documenting audit procedures
Research into laws regulations contracts and grant agreements to determine if programs and processes are being administered accordingly
Identifying errors and summarizing results of findings in accordance with audit procedures
Interviews with state agency personnel regarding agency operations and documentation of the interviews
Obtaining audit documentation from state agency personnel
Other duties as assigned

Summer interns should possess the following abilities:

Communicating effectively and in a professional manner both verbally and in writing
Evaluating business processes identifying risks and determining appropriate controls
Reading comprehending and analyzing information
Researching and interpreting federal and state laws rules and regulations
Maintaining confidential information
Working individually or in a team environment and fostering a positive work atmosphere
Working effectively under pressure and meeting frequent deadlines
Demonstrating basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a fully exempt job class under Alaska Statute 39.25.110(3).
Positions in the Division of Legislative Audit are required to be politically neutral.
Currently we are not providing visa employer sponsorships.

Minimum Qualifications

The Division of Legislative Audit seeks juniors seniors or recent alumni pursuing or possessing a bachelors or masters degree in Accounting Business Administration Finance or related fields.

Candidates must have completed Intermediate Accounting courses prior to the start date plan to enter the workforce full-time in 2027 or 2028 and have a minimum GPA of 3.25.

Additional Required Information

Required Documents

In addition to completing and submitting the Workplace Alaska application a cover letter and all relevant postsecondary transcripts are required to be submitted as part of this application package. The cover letter should describe your strengths education and experience.Your cover letter must also describe why you want to work for the Alaska Division of Legislative Audit.

Special Instructions For Foreign Education

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Selection Procedure

Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above. The Divisions strict selection criteria require an application package to contain the required information before determining eligibility to interview. If the application package is not complete and/or minimum qualifications have not been met applicants will not be considered for an interview.

EEO Statement

The Division of Legislative Audit complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation should contact our main office at in Juneau or correspond through email at Division of Legislative Audit is an equal opportunity employer.

Multiple Vacancies

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

Workplace Alaska Application Questions& Assistance

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1- (toll free) or if you are located in the Juneau area.

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