Intern - Audit; Accounting Majors

Internship Opportunity in Accounting

Simon Property Group is looking to hire an intern who is pursuing a degree in Accounting. Position provides the unique opportunity of receiving both internal and external audit experience. Candidate will split their time between working directly with our external audit firm and assisting the internal audit team in their audit responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the external auditors (EY) in their testing of Sarbanes-Oxley controls, annual financial audit, and individual partnership audits.
• Assist Audit Services in the performance of Sarbanes-Oxley testing and internal audits by performing tests of control and documenting findings in audit work papers.
• Assist Audit Services staff in the planning and execution of various audit projects.

Educational/Professional Development:

• Learn technical skills such as developing risk assessments; workpaper documentation standards; and performing tests of internal controls.
• Apply and develop communication skills by interacting with external audit firm, clients, auditees, and co-workers.
• Utilize coursework knowledge and understanding of auditing and accounting to apply in practice performing direct Sarbanes-Oxley and audit testing.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in accounting or finance preferred
• Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Self-starter and ability to work independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interact effectively with people at various levels within the organization and within the audit team.
• Ability to work 35 to 40 hours per week during the summer with the potential for additional hours into the school year.