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Field Auditor roles in accounting, compliance, and financial services qualify for J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019 once a U.S. host employer confirms a structured training plan tied to your professional background.
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The State Auditor's Office is seeking Staff Auditor Interns whose primary purpose is to complete duties assigned by the Auditor In Charge (AIC) that may include all phases of the audit such as fieldwork, report preparation, and related administrative duties. This position may be assigned to any type of audit or special project that requires audit assistance. This description may not include all of the duties, knowledge, skills, or abilities associated with this position.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop auditor judgement and independent thinking to accomplish objectives.
- Complete duties in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and SAO policies/procedures.
- Identify provisions of laws, regulations, contracts or grants agreements that are significant within the context of the audit objectives and assess the risk that noncompliance with provisions of laws could occur.
- Obtain an understanding of and evaluate internal controls within the context of audit objectives.
- Provide input related to the planning of the audit, including prioritizing audit areas, reassessing audit areas, and modifying the plan throughout the audit.
- Evaluate audit documentation to determine findings and recommendations to include in the audit report.
- Perform other related work as assigned.
Work assignments may require frequent overnight travel and the availability of a vehicle.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with the intention to obtain a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business administration, or a related business area.
- Desire to obtain a CPA license or meet the Missouri State Board of Accountancy requirements to obtain a CPA license upon graduation is preferred, but not required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner.
- Willingness to obtain knowledge of Government Auditing Standards and governmental accounting.
- Knowledge of or ability to evaluate business processes, identify risks, and identify controls that should be in place.
- Willingness to obtain knowledge of the organization of Missouri state government, county government, and other local governments.
- Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing programs.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and analyze information.
- Ability to read and develop a thorough understanding of complex legal issues and controversial issues.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet frequent deadlines.
- Ability to accept increasing responsibilities and to reach for additional responsibilities when appropriate.
- Ability to identify key technical problems and reporting issues and develop appropriate recommendations for their solution.
- Ability to prepare written reports and make oral presentations to the auditee.
- Ability to perform complex and/or sensitive audit procedures when appropriate.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities on a concurrent basis.
- Knowledge and understanding of the organization of Missouri State government, Missouri State Agencies, Missouri County government, and other local governments (e.g., cities, villages, towns) and local government entities (e.g., fire protection districts, ambulance districts, transportation development districts).
- Some or all of the audit process, including audit planning, audit surveying, reviewing of internal controls, following an audit program, interviewing auditee staff, creation and completion of audit workpapers, selecting a sample and performing tests of controls, the supervisory review process, identifying audit concerns, drafting of audit findings, and assisting in the preparation of an audit report draft.
- How to function as part of a team while also working independently to review and analyze information to meet audit objectives and gain an understanding of auditee procedures.
- How to develop and maintain positive and appropriate professional relationships with fellow staff and auditee personnel.
HR@auditor.mo.gov
INTRODUCTION
The State Auditor's Office is seeking Staff Auditor Interns whose primary purpose is to complete duties assigned by the Auditor In Charge (AIC) that may include all phases of the audit such as fieldwork, report preparation, and related administrative duties. This position may be assigned to any type of audit or special project that requires audit assistance. This description may not include all of the duties, knowledge, skills, or abilities associated with this position.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop auditor judgement and independent thinking to accomplish objectives.
- Complete duties in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and SAO policies/procedures.
- Identify provisions of laws, regulations, contracts or grants agreements that are significant within the context of the audit objectives and assess the risk that noncompliance with provisions of laws could occur.
- Obtain an understanding of and evaluate internal controls within the context of audit objectives.
- Provide input related to the planning of the audit, including prioritizing audit areas, reassessing audit areas, and modifying the plan throughout the audit.
- Evaluate audit documentation to determine findings and recommendations to include in the audit report.
- Perform other related work as assigned.
Work assignments may require frequent overnight travel and the availability of a vehicle.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with the intention to obtain a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business administration, or a related business area.
- Desire to obtain a CPA license or meet the Missouri State Board of Accountancy requirements to obtain a CPA license upon graduation is preferred, but not required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner.
- Willingness to obtain knowledge of Government Auditing Standards and governmental accounting.
- Knowledge of or ability to evaluate business processes, identify risks, and identify controls that should be in place.
- Willingness to obtain knowledge of the organization of Missouri state government, county government, and other local governments.
- Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing programs.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and analyze information.
- Ability to read and develop a thorough understanding of complex legal issues and controversial issues.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet frequent deadlines.
- Ability to accept increasing responsibilities and to reach for additional responsibilities when appropriate.
- Ability to identify key technical problems and reporting issues and develop appropriate recommendations for their solution.
- Ability to prepare written reports and make oral presentations to the auditee.
- Ability to perform complex and/or sensitive audit procedures when appropriate.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities on a concurrent basis.
- Knowledge and understanding of the organization of Missouri State government, Missouri State Agencies, Missouri County government, and other local governments (e.g., cities, villages, towns) and local government entities (e.g., fire protection districts, ambulance districts, transportation development districts).
- Some or all of the audit process, including audit planning, audit surveying, reviewing of internal controls, following an audit program, interviewing auditee staff, creation and completion of audit workpapers, selecting a sample and performing tests of controls, the supervisory review process, identifying audit concerns, drafting of audit findings, and assisting in the preparation of an audit report draft.
- How to function as part of a team while also working independently to review and analyze information to meet audit objectives and gain an understanding of auditee procedures.
- How to develop and maintain positive and appropriate professional relationships with fellow staff and auditee personnel.
HR@auditor.mo.gov
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Field Auditor
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Gather documentation showing your degree field matches field auditing directly, accounting, finance, or a related discipline. Sponsors scrutinize the degree-to-role connection when evaluating your DS-2019 application, so vague transcripts or broad business degrees often trigger extra review.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee before applying
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, you qualify for the J-1 Intern category. If you've graduated within the past 12 months, Trainee applies. Applying under the wrong category causes DS-2019 delays that can push your start date back by weeks.
Use Migrate Mate to find host employers open to J-1
Not every firm that hires auditors has a relationship with a designated J-1 sponsor. Migrate Mate filters roles by visa-sponsorship history, saving you from targeting employers who've never hosted an exchange visitor in a compliance or audit function.
Build a training plan before your employer commits
Designated sponsors require a signed Training or Internship Placement Plan outlining specific audit skills you'll develop each month. Arriving at the offer stage without a draft puts the timeline at risk, prepare a phase-by-phase skills outline in advance so the employer can sign off quickly.
Check whether your home country triggers the two-year rule
Field Auditors from countries on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List may face a two-year home-residency requirement after their J-1 ends. Confirm your country's status before accepting a host offer, since waiver options are limited and affect future H-1B visa or green card eligibility.
Verify the host employer's E-Verify enrollment before signing
J-1 hosts in audit-intensive industries are commonly federal contractors, which makes E-Verify enrollment mandatory for employment verification. Confirm enrollment before your offer letter is finalized to avoid onboarding delays that could jeopardize your program start date with the sponsor.
Field Auditor J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Field Auditor role?
Current students pursuing accounting, finance, or a related degree typically qualify under the J-1 Intern category. Recent graduates with up to 12 months post-completion enter as Trainees. Both categories require a structured training plan showing that your field audit activities build skills directly tied to your academic or professional background, reviewed and approved by a State Department-designated sponsor organization.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Field Auditor?
Your visa sponsor is a State Department-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, not your host employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, monitors your program compliance, and signs your training plan. The accounting or auditing firm where you work is the host, and it must coordinate with the sponsor before your exchange program begins.
How do I find Field Auditor host employers that work with J-1 sponsors?
Most job boards don't distinguish between employers with established J-1 host relationships and those without. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with documented visa-sponsorship history, which narrows your list to firms already familiar with the DS-2019 process and training plan requirements common in audit and compliance functions.
Does the two-year home-residency requirement apply to Field Auditors?
It can. If your home country appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List or if your J-1 program is government-funded, you may need to return home for two years before changing to H-1B or green card status. Accounting and finance skills are listed for several countries, so verify your country's status with your designated sponsor before finalizing your host offer.
Can a Field Auditor on J-1 work for multiple clients or at multiple sites?
Field audit work often involves rotating client sites, which is permissible under J-1 as long as all sites are listed in your training plan and approved by your designated sponsor in advance. Working at an unapproved location violates program terms. Your sponsor must be notified of any site changes, and your host employer is responsible for coordinating those updates promptly.