Intern-Audit in Lenexa, Kansas at WaterOne

The purpose of this position is to be a part of a collaborative and engaging Internal Audit department of an award-winning organization! The Audit Intern will develop an understanding of the role of internal auditors in an organization. This position will perform internal control monitoring and assist with internal audits of operations. You will benefit from exposure to all levels of company management and to the daily operation of our company. This opportunity will provide insight into many areas of the company, particularly purchasing and accounting. This excellent opportunity gives you the chance to learn from our experts in the field, develop an understanding of the audit role and prepare you for a possible career in the field!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintains a general knowledge of auditing principles.
• Perform internal control monitoring of various processes at WaterOne, looking for control deficiencies and red flag areas that will require additional research
• Assist with internal audits, including planning, fieldwork and report writing.
• Participate in meetings with management to discuss risks and controls.
• Other projects that arise.
• Performs annual reviews of all department standard operating procedures.

• May assist the Legal department with special projects, as needed.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

WaterOne employees shall continuously strive to meet or exceed the expectations of both their internal and external customers. Questions and concerns shall be acknowledged on the same day whenever possible, but no later than the next business day. Issues shall be resolved as promptly as possible, with the goal of maximizing customer satisfaction.

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program at a regionally accredited college or university, related to Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a closely related field.

• Must be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently, meet deadlines, work independently, and exercise good judgment.
• Must have excellent analytical skills, and a strong aptitude for detail.
• Must maintain a professional demeanor.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Requires good interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communications skills, and good listening skills.
• Possess a valid drivers license and continuously meet WaterOne driving standards.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and background verification in accordance with WaterOne standards.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An employee in this position may be required to lift or move up to 0 lbs. constantly; 0 lbs. frequently; 5 lbs. occasionally; and 10 lbs. rarely.

The following items are additional physical requirements for this position:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary, standing and/or sitting position for up to several hours a day.
• Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, telephone, and computer.
• Must be able to move from one location to another.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment for this position is a typical office setting. Employees will be expected to work in a professional office environment that includes tasks performed at a desk, using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and filing systems. The noise level in the office work environment is usually minimal except when less frequently working in the field or production environment.