Internal Audit Intern (Summer 2027)

If you are seeking experience as a Summer Audit Intern looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in St. Louis, Missouri, you will perform financial audits and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) control reviews as part of an audit team under the supervision of an Audit Senior to ensure business unit financial statements and controls are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and corporate policies and procedures. Audits are performed using a risk-based, process-focused approach that encompasses business strategy analysis. Internships begin in late-May and end in mid-August with the goal of securing full-time employment as a Staff Auditor upon graduation. Typical career path for a Staff Auditor consists of three years in Internal Audit resulting in a financial or accounting position at Corporate or one of our 50+ business units.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Perform audits using a risk-based, process-focused approach that encompasses business strategy analysis.
• Report on control deficiencies to management and make recommendations to mitigate risk and add value.
• Challenge current processes across the company and identify opportunities for refinement.
• Communicate with a variety of stakeholders across the company.
• Position consists of approximately 15-25% travel within the United States and potentially international travel.

Who You Are:

You should encompass the following qualities: attention to detail; organization and time-keeping skills; the ability to assess and evaluate risk, plus implement solutions; the ability to keep calm under pressure, especially when there are tight deadlines; the ability to think objectively; and strong verbal and written communication skills, as ongoing communication with teams in other business units and senior management will be required. 

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related field. Upon graduation, bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business-related field required.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hour/week) during the summer term.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Upon graduation, CPA (or CIA) or eligibility to sit for the exam
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Power Bi

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

Expand your technical and professional skills in a real-world setting. Emerson students are given meaningful work, support, and mentorship from experienced managers and key business leaders.

• Competitive compensation and paid holidays
• Housing stipends for eligible students and a list of nearby housing options for relocation
• Access to our newly renovated fitness center and wellness program
• Opportunities for networking and professional development
• Our students are a key talent pipeline for full-time employment opportunities after graduation at our many locations.

Flexible Work Schedule – Core Hours
This role follows a core hours schedule. You can choose to flex your start and stop times given you are working during the core hours of 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and productivity as we serve the needs of our customers.

Why Work in St. Louis, Missouri
Our facility is in St. Louis, famous for its Gateway Arch standing at 630 feet tall. St Louis is a family-friendly, historic metropolitan area with a low cost of living and first-class schools. The city offers excellent restaurants, shopping areas, art galleries, and numerous festivals throughout the year, making this an exciting place to live and work.

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

WHY EMERSON 

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON 

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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