The Auditor's Office, an independent agency of the City and County of Denver, delivers independent, transparent, and professional oversight to safeguard the public’s investments in the City and County of Denver. The Auditor has Charter authority to audit Denver’s agencies in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards (GAGAS). Our audit reports are issued each month to the public through Denver’s Audit Committee. We review the efficiency and effectiveness of the city’s services and programs and provide recommendations for improvement. Our work is performed on behalf of everyone who cares about the city, including its residents, workers, and decision-makers.
The Auditor's Office of the City and County of Denver is seeking highly motivated Internal Audit Interns to perform performance, financial-related, and/or IT audit assignments. Under the direction of an Audit Manager, interns perform entry-level auditing work. Our assignments enable you to learn about applying generally accepted government auditing standards in conducting performance, financial-related, and/or IT audits and other studies of city departments and contract providers.
This announcement will be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Auditor’s Office employees are currently working a hybrid schedule. This position requires a combination of in-office attendance at our Downtown Denver location and remote work. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their remote work days.
We provide a computer with all work-related software applications; you must have a stable home internet connection for any remote work.
This position is expected to be open to receive applications until May 18, 2026. Please submit your complete application as soon as possible as application reviews will begin immediately.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Work as part of an internal audit team.
Assist in designing approaches to address audit objectives, perform audit fieldwork, and preparing report drafts.
Participate in a variety of business process reviews and potentially assist with information technology audits or reviews.
Provide input into audit planning and preparation through research of risks and prior audit information.
Assist with the collection, evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of audit evidence to reach conclusions.
Use strong communication skills to write and/or verbally communicate clear, concise audit findings, documentation of work performed to support conclusions, and concluding statements and/or recommendations.
As needed, present the results of audit work to Auditor’s Office management, and the public if presenting at the city’s Audit Committee meeting.
Use audit software and related tools effectively.
About You
Our ideal candidate will surpass our minimum qualifications by possessing:
Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
Strong interest in working in the public sector after graduation from an advanced degree program.
Enrollment in a Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Policy, or Master of Accountancy are preferred degree programs.
We realize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
Education Requirement: Current enrollment in an accredited college program leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree, or a recent college graduate (completed college program within 1 year).
Likely hiring pay range: $20.88 – 21.54 per hour dependent on academic grade level or graduation status at the time of placement.
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$20.22 - $22.85Target Pay
Likely hiring pay range: $20.88 – 21.54 per hour dependent on academic grade level or graduation status at the time of placement.Agency
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