Auditor Intern - Audit Department, Part Time; Temporary

Position: Auditor Intern - City Audit Department, Part Time (Temporary)
ABOUT THIS POSITION

Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country, serving as Arizona's center of government, commerce, and culture. It is emerging in the new economy with strength in high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research, and advanced business services. Phoenix is a progressive city, brimming with sports and cultural attractions, distinctive restaurants, fascinating museums, diverse residential options, and endless outdoor opportunities.

The City Audit Department is seeking an Auditor Intern. This is a three to four (3
- 4) month internship program that provides real-world experience. The City Auditor Department's primary service is to conduct audits of programs, operations, and contracts. Audit areas include financial operations, management controls, federal grants, purchasing and contract compliance, City policy and regulatory compliance, and information system management and control. Interns will work under the guidance and supervision of trained auditors and will perform basic audit tasks.

Interns must demonstrate initiative, analytical skills, and decision-making abilities, performing preliminary audit work, as well as developing, implementing, and tracking audit project research. Assigned duties increase in scope and complexity as the Auditor Intern demonstrates competency and ability to perform such duties.

Essential functions include:

* Use spreadsheets or other software to track and analyze records.

* Observe department employees performing on-site physical inventories.

* Evaluate the operational efficiency and program results of departments.

* Audit books and records of concessionaires and contractors working under agreements with the City.

* Research Federal, State and City laws, rules and regulations governing the department to which assigned.

* Produce written audit reports which include recommendations to improve or correct financial and operational systems and procedures.

* Examine or review original or electronic department documents, including records, accounts, salary payrolls, journal vouchers, reimbursement claims, and bank reconciliation statements, to determine compliance with Federal, State and/or City laws and regulations.

This is a part-time, temporary position with no benefits and requires working up to 20 hours a week. This position will end on August 14, 2026.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

* Advanced Excel skills.

* Ability to work independently.

* Excellent communication skills.

* Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

SALARY

The Auditor Internship compensation is $26.18 per hour.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Must be in at least your junior year working towards a Bachelor's degree or in a Master's degree program in accounting, business, finance, or a related field.

* Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted

* All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.

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* The City job description can be found here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

* Completed a basic accounting college class.

* Experience conducting audits.

* Experience researching and summarizing topics for analysis.

* Experience producing written documents in English with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes February 25, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

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