City Auditor Intern

Job Summary

Under general supervision, is assigned to the City Auditor's Office to assist in general administrative and/or research functions for the purpose of developing a working knowledge of a targeted area in municipal government. Performs internship duties in accordance with benchmarked professional positions. Will perform advanced Internship duties. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises no supervision.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.  This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location
City Tower - 100 W. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78205

Date of Current Summer Program
May 25, 2026 - July 31, 2026  (10 weeks)
Monday - Friday, 35 – 40 hours / week

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in performing and documenting research efforts; attending and documenting internal meetings and audit walkthroughs; collecting and organizing qualitative and quantitative data; performing data analysis; completing assigned audit procedures; and work paper preparation. 
• Apply major area of studies of career interest by observing and assisting professionals in the assigned department where work will be performed. 
• May be responsible for special projects as assigned.
   

Job Requirements

Intern II

• Graduation from high school or a General Education Development (GED)
  Certificate.
• Must be enrolled in U.S. Department of Education accredited
  undergraduate degree program.

Intern III

• Must be enrolled in a U.S. Department of Education accredited degree program, graduate or post graduate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree program majoring in one of the following areas:
  • Accounting
  • Information Systems
  • Computer Science 
• Completed a minimum of 60 hours toward an undergraduate degree.
• Currently maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.00 in all college business courses.
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Completion of an Auditing course.
• Experience using all major Microsoft Office software.

Applicant Information

• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks.  If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing.  Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of statistical analysis.
• Effective interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communications skills and computer skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Effective problem solving ability.
• Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to create clear and concise reports.
• Ability to learn pertinent Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff.