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Quality Auditor roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, typically under the Trainee or Intern program category. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and oversees your training plan, while the hiring company serves as your host employer.
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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 Quality Auditor
Document your audit credentials before applying
Gather transcripts, ISO certifications, and professional references that confirm your quality assurance background. J-1 visa Trainee program eligibility requires at least one year of post-secondary education plus relevant experience, so gaps in documentation delay DS-2019 issuance.
Match your J-1 category to your career stage
Current students typically qualify under the Intern category, while professionals with a degree and work experience outside the U.S. use the Trainee category. Applying under the wrong category causes the designated sponsor to reject your training plan before it reaches the host employer.
Target host employers with existing audit infrastructure
Manufacturing, aerospace, and medical device companies that already run ISO 9001 or AS9100 programs are far more likely to structure a compliant J-1 training plan around quality auditor duties. Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers actively hosting international professionals in quality and compliance roles.
Build a training plan around measurable audit tasks
Your designated sponsor must file a structured Training or Internship Placement Plan (DS-7002) with phase-by-phase objectives. Host employers unfamiliar with J-1 requirements often need you to draft the audit-specific milestones, such as internal audit cycles and corrective action review, before they'll engage a sponsor.
Confirm the 2-year home residency requirement early
Quality Auditor roles funded by a government or international organization, or nationals of countries on the DOS Exchange Visitor Skills List, may trigger the two-year home residency requirement. Clarify your eligibility for a waiver with your designated sponsor before accepting a host employer offer.
Negotiate your offer before the DS-2019 is issued
Once your designated sponsor submits your DS-7002 and issues the DS-2019, changing your compensation, audit scope, or host site requires a formal program amendment. Resolve all offer details with the host employer first, so the training plan reflects your actual role from day one.
Quality Auditor J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Quality Auditor role?
Most Quality Auditor placements fall under the Trainee category, which is designed for foreign nationals who have a degree or professional certificate and at least one year of work experience in quality assurance or a related technical field. Current students completing a degree program may qualify under the Intern category instead, provided the placement is directly related to their field of study and the host employer can structure a supervised training plan around audit activities.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Quality Auditor?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring company. The designated sponsor, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT for professional trainee programs, issues your DS-2019, approves your training plan, and monitors your compliance throughout the program. The company where you perform audit work is your host employer. Confusing the two can lead to misunderstandings about who bears legal responsibility for your program.
Can I use Migrate Mate to find Quality Auditor roles with J-1 sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you search U.S. employers and open roles filtered by visa-sponsorship alignment, so you can identify host companies that have experience hosting international professionals in quality and compliance positions. Finding the right host employer is the critical first step because no designated sponsor can issue your DS-2019 until a host employer agrees to support your training plan and signs the DS-7002.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement apply to Quality Auditors?
It depends on your funding source and nationality. If your exchange program is funded by a U.S. government agency or your home country's government, or if your country of nationality appears on the Department of State's Exchange Visitor Skills List for quality or engineering occupations, you will likely be subject to the requirement. You must return home for two years before applying for an H-1B visa or permanent residence unless you obtain a waiver through a recognized waiver route such as a no-objection statement or an Interested Government Agency request.
What happens if my host employer wants to change my audit responsibilities after my DS-2019 is issued?
Any material change to your role, site, or training objectives after the DS-2019 is issued requires a formal program amendment submitted by your designated sponsor to the Department of State. Adding responsibilities outside your original DS-7002, such as moving from internal audits to supplier audits, counts as a material change. Proceeding without an amendment puts your program in noncompliance and can result in termination of your J-1 status.