Internal Audit Intern

Job Description

About Austin Industries

Austin Industries is an employee-owned company, operating through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and is recognized as one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Its operating companies are involved in a wide range of construction activities, including almost every type of civil, commercial, and industrial construction. The company prides itself on a rich history and upholds core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service, and Excellence in Safety. More information about their history, culture, and operations can be found on their website, www.austin-ind.com.

About the Job: Internal Audit Intern

Austin Industries offers an internal audit internship program designed to provide interns with exposure to numerous aspects of the construction industry. The program emphasizes collaboration with accounting teams across various operating divisions under the Austin Industries umbrella. Interns will gain hands-on experience by assisting with ongoing audits and performing risk-based testing to evaluate internal controls and management assertions. This internship program was recognized as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs of 2024 by WayUp and Yello.

Program Details:
• This is a paid, 12-week, full-time internship program.
• Start Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
• End Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
• Location: Corporate headquarters in Dallas, TX (Uptown area).
• Interns will have opportunities to participate in various social and volunteer events with fellow employee-owners.
• A significant opportunity includes visiting an active project site.
• Further insights into intern experiences are available on their “Internship Page – Real Projects, Real Impact.”

Internal Audit Intern Duties:
The intern will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:
• Assisting with complex audits of major construction and maintenance projects throughout the organization. The goal is to assess the effectiveness of management’s processes and compliance with established policies.
• Completing assigned audit program sections.
• Developing workpapers and logically presenting detailed testing attributes.
• Conducting interviews, documenting interview results, updating workpapers and audit program steps, and concluding on control assessments.
• Meeting with project personnel at job sites to complete assigned work, including touring job sites and analyzing construction performance.
• Travel approximately 10% of the time.

Supervision and Review:
• Each internal audit intern is assigned a supervisor who is a professional with expertise and educational background in accounting and internal audit.
• Interns can expect a preliminary meeting with their supervisor to discuss goals, expectations, and desired outcomes for the internship.
• A review will be conducted upon completion of the internship to communicate successes and learning outcomes.
• The supervisor will also complete any necessary paperwork for the intern’s school or university.

Education And Experience Requirements:
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Must be an active junior or senior college student working toward a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with a concentration in auditing.
• Targeted graduation date between December 2026 and December 2027.
• Must be able to work up to 40 hours per week.
• Must be able to commute onsite to the assigned location in Dallas, TX.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to think analytically, present ideas professionally, and work in project teams.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Additional Information:
• Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Information regarding “Know Your Rights” is available in English and Spanish.
• No Third-Party Inquiries: The company does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters and will not pay placement fees without a prior written agreement.
• Accessibility Note: Job seekers with a disability requiring reasonable accommodation to apply or with accessibility concerns can contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.