What are the responsibilities and job description for the Comptroller - Internal Audit Summer Intern position at Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts?
Applications must be filed at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/304/jobdetail.ftl?job=00047555&tz=GMT-05:00
Period of Summer Internship: June 1, 2025 thru August 8, 2025
Please note: Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. We do not offer housing support however,
if you live outside of the Austin area and need assistance with housing referrals or housing search support, contact us at
512-475-5310.
About The Comptroller’s Office
Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more!
Culture
Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.
If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
Click here to see an inside look at the Texas Comptroller’s office!
General Description
The Intern will assist in conducting the annual Agency Risk Assessment, which consists of conducting and analyzing risk assessment surveys, conducting interviews, computing calculations and presenting the results of the risk assessment.
This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
To receive veteran's preference, a copy of your DD214 (Member 4) is required.
Surviving Spouses or Orphans must provide DD 1300 or DD 214.
Required documents must be attached to the application when it is submitted in order to receive veterans’ preference.
Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall within the essential duties of the job position or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position. Please call Human Resources, CPA Veterans Liaison at 512-475-3560/800-531-5441 for more information or assistance.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes that may correspond to the state classification title for this position are listed on the State Auditor’s Office Job Descriptions ; click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office Military Crosswalk Guide . The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information.Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com , http://www.onetonline.org , https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.
Important Note to the Candidate:
Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller’s office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment .
Applications submitted through Work In Texas:
Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.
The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.
Period of Summer Internship: June 1, 2025 thru August 8, 2025
Please note: Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. We do not offer housing support however,
if you live outside of the Austin area and need assistance with housing referrals or housing search support, contact us at
512-475-5310.
About The Comptroller’s Office
Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more!
Culture
Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.
If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
Click here to see an inside look at the Texas Comptroller’s office!
General Description
The Intern will assist in conducting the annual Agency Risk Assessment, which consists of conducting and analyzing risk assessment surveys, conducting interviews, computing calculations and presenting the results of the risk assessment.
This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled as a junior or senior in an accredited college/university with a focus in accounting, finance, economics or mathematics; or a recent graduate within one year of receiving a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or mathematics.
- School or work experience assessing internal controls.
- Prepare the TeamMate risk assessment survey and agencywide supplemental questionnaire.
- Interview Texas CPA staff to gain information about the weaknesses and the extent of risks from the current and revised controls.
- Compute results, preparing presentation documents and present the results of the annual risk assessment to Internal Audit Management and/or Executive Management.
- May be assigned other audit related duties.
To receive veteran's preference, a copy of your DD214 (Member 4) is required.
Surviving Spouses or Orphans must provide DD 1300 or DD 214.
Required documents must be attached to the application when it is submitted in order to receive veterans’ preference.
Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall within the essential duties of the job position or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position. Please call Human Resources, CPA Veterans Liaison at 512-475-3560/800-531-5441 for more information or assistance.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes that may correspond to the state classification title for this position are listed on the State Auditor’s Office Job Descriptions ; click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office Military Crosswalk Guide . The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information.Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com , http://www.onetonline.org , https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.
Important Note to the Candidate:
Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller’s office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment .
Applications submitted through Work In Texas:
Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.
The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.
