Intern, Internal Audit

Are you ready to start your audit career? Explore a unique opportunity with the Port of Portland as an Internal Audit Intern. You will dive into financial compliance, risk assessment, and operational efficiency and effectiveness. We're on the lookout for a dynamic individual to join our team, promising an internship filled with exciting challenges, hands-on experience, and a clear trajectory for launching your career. Embrace this learning opportunity to soar higher in your professional journey!

• Assist with performing financial and contract audits, which includes assisting in the following areas:
  • Planning the audit objectives and scope.
  • Evaluating overall system effectiveness.
  • Preparing the audit program and determining the audit procedures to be used.
  • Obtaining, analyzing, and appraising evidentiary data.
  • Preparing reports, making recommendations, and appraising the adequacy of management's corrective action.
  • Making oral and/or written presentations to management during and at the completion of an audit.
• Assist with performing the continuous audit of the PDX parking operation/revenues.
• Support Internal Audit staff in other audit and advisory service projects.

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and seeking a degree in accounting. Preferably late Junior status or above.
• Must have completed the Intermediate Accounting series (or will have completed the last Intermediate Accounting series by the start of the audit internship).
• Student must also provide current unofficial transcript at time of application.
• Maintenance of a minimum 2.5 grade point average and continued enrollment in classes pertinent to the internship is required.
• Must successfully pass and maintain clearance of a comprehensive Criminal History Records Check and a Security Threat Assessment for a PDX Security Badge, are required.
• Working knowledge of:
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Microsoft Office Suite

• Understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and business practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to unexpected conditions.
• Work effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Demonstrated ability with Microsoft computer applications; primarily Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Promotes safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work.
• Focuses on safety improvements and complies with safety and health policies and procedures.
• Proven team player that shows the utmost respect for others.

• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Work in a team environment and follow direction.
• Listen, ask questions, and be inquisitive.
• Handle multiple tasks and complete projects under close supervision.
• Work collaboratively with all Port staff.
• Represent department well.
• Manage time well to combine work and school obligations.
• Comply with all applicable Port policies.
• Demonstrate commitment to valuing differences among individuals and passion for being inclusive.

SELECTION PROCESS (tentative schedule):

1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of February 10, 2025.
   
   
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials including any responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
   
   
3. Our goal is to schedule in-person panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation step approximately the week of February 24, 2025. The successful candidate will be notified after interviews are complete, with a tentative start date in May/June 2025, depending on when the school is out for summer.

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, four marine terminals, five business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them - to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone's life better. And we'll use our power and influence to pull down barriers, unlock new opportunities, ensure more people share in our region's success and include those who have been excluded in the past. With YOUR help - together with our partners, customers, and community - we'll help drive meaningful change!

Do you have questions about this job?

Contact us: careers@portofportland.com

Safety: The Port promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice in accomplishing work by complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion: At the Port, we don't just accept difference; we value and support it to create a culture of inclusiveness and fun. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 503-415-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.