Internal Audit Intern

SUMMARY:
A summer intern will be responsible for assisting with audit internal financial controls and procedures to assist management in its assessment of the effectiveness of the company's internal controls over financial reporting, as mandated by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Additionally, the intern will work on special audits and projects as requested by the Audit Committee and Management. The internship is full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer semester and paid at a rate of $15.00 hourly.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand company policies and procedures and audit for compliance
• Coordinate with regional management to obtain documentation needed to complete audit test work
• Document audit test work results accurately and concisely
• Organize and retain adequate documentation to support audit conclusions so that it can be reviewed by the company's external auditors
• Determine causes of audit exceptions and work with Financial Controls Manager to remediate
• Special projects, as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels and continue to maintain a high level of objectivity and independence

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.