Financial Audit Intern - Health Provider Review - Summer 2026

Comptroller Of The Treasury's Audit Internship Program

Summer 2026 : June 1 - August 7

About Our Program

The Comptroller of the Treasury's Audit Internship Program is a 10-week paid educational and experiential learning opportunity offering undergraduate students a chance to witness and participate in the audit operations of the office. Interns will spend the summer building skills through their assignment to an active audit, audit-specific training, and professional development training. Interns will also have opportunities to build relationships with each other through shared experiences, such as touring the State Capitol and the Tennessee State Museum.

Health Provider Review Financial Audit Intern responsibilities may include performing examinations in accordance with attestation standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and conducting desk reviews, which involve obtaining financial and statistical data from providers and determining the accuracy and reasonableness of the information submitted to our office. Responsibilities may include examining, analyzing, and reviewing records, financial statements, claims data, and cost reports for providers participating in the TennCare Program.

Location

Financial Audit internship opportunities are based out of Nashville, Tennessee. Depending on the audit assignment, interns may have the opportunity for limited travel during the summer. Typical travel opportunities are in the Nashville area; however, some may allow for travel to other parts of Tennessee.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking students who are rising juniors, seniors, or enrolled in graduate accounting programs and are interested in applying their classroom knowledge to governmental auditing. To qualify for the internship program, applicants should have successfully completed at least 6 credit hours of accounting coursework. Preference will be given to students who have completed intermediate or advanced accounting classes. Successful interns are those who are adaptable, able to think critically, work well both individually and as part of a team, and are willing to learn and grow. Candidates should exhibit strong interpersonal, verbal communication, organizational, and writing skills. Interns are expected to apply their classroom knowledge to meaningful audit work.

About Our Office

The Office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury is responsible for the audit of state and local governmental entities and participates in the general financial and administrative management and oversight of state government. In the Comptroller's Office, we strive to deliver on our mission to make government work better. Through dedicated hard work and commitment, every Comptroller's Office employee accepts personal responsibility to accomplish our mission and uphold it.

Compensation

Interns are paid $24 per hour via a third-party company. This position may require in-state day travel to audit sites. Audit-related travel will be reimbursed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pursuant to the Comptroller of the Treasury's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the Office is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the Comptroller's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, sexual orientation, transgender and gender identity status, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, or any other category protected by state and / or federal civil rights laws.

Notice

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.