Internal Audit Intern – IT Audit and Internal Controls

Job Description

Internal Audit Internship – Summer 2027 (IT Audit, Internal Controls/SOX) | CSX

The Tone:
This is a part-time, paid internship within the CSX Internal Audit Department, located in Jacksonville, Florida. CSX is a Fortune 500 transportation company that has played a critical role in the nation’s economic expansion for nearly 200 years, providing rail, intermodal, and rail-to-truck services across the eastern United States. This role offers hands-on experience in internal audit functions, supporting key audit, analytics, and automation initiatives within a public company. Interns will develop essential skills in risk assessment, internal controls, audit testing, and professional communication while building a professional network.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time, Summer 2027 (10-Week)
• Location: In-person Jacksonville, FL

• Team: Internal Audit Department
• Mission: Support key audit, analytics, and automation initiatives across Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 control testing and IT audit activities.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office/M365 applications, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support SOX 404 control testing: This will involve assisting with IT general control testing of logical security, change management, systems monitoring, and back-up and recovery for financially-significant systems, as well as supporting financial control testing and external auditor direct assistance.
• Execute audit procedures: Develop an understanding of company processes and controls, identify relevant criteria, review and analyze evidence, and assess control design and operating effectiveness.
• Document audit activities and conclusions: Clearly and concisely record procedures performed, evidence reviewed, and conclusions, including identifying any control exceptions and associated recommendations.
• Communicate audit findings: Participate in control walkthrough meetings, apply professional skepticism, document key discussion points, and assist in communicating results via written updates and meetings.
• Assist with special projects: Contribute to other IT audits and data analytics projects as assigned, gaining broader experience within the internal audit function.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Must be a rising senior or graduate student enrolled in an accredited college or university, with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028, pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Previous work or internship experience is required.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office/M365 applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Bonus: A cumulative minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher (4.0 scale), pursuing CPA educational requirements (for Internal Controls/SOX track), or relevant coursework in Auditing and/or Accounting Information Systems.