Student Intern, Internal Audit & Risk Advisory Services

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP's case, since the 1890s. We're building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

• Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
• Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
• Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution for eligible employees, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

Hear from some of our employees, here and here.

Position Description

This position will supplement the Auditing Department's staff and offer work experience to college students. Student Interns are employed on a temporary basis and are generally not eligible for some benefits, including holiday pay. Scheduling of work hours and assignments should be made taking into consideration that Student Interns are students first and employees second. Scheduling assignments will be made on a department-by-department basis. Certain departments may require pre-employment aptitude testing.

Position-Related Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of and maintenance of audit working papers.
• Assist in the testing of SOX financial reporting control activities including business process level controls, entity level and Information Technology controls
• Updates SOX process flow charts
• Assist in the preparation of the control testing documentation
• Assist in updating control documentation in SOX software application
• Provide assistance to auditors at various stages of the audit processes
• Assist in preparation of the monthly operating reports
• May assist in developing computer aided internal auditing procedures and programs
• Performs special assignments as needed
• Provides a point of contact for business area relationships. Establishes effective client relationships by developing trust, integrity, credibility and reliability with each client/business area.
• Drives and challenges business units on their assumptions of how they will successfully execute their plans
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Active college student pursuing a major in accounting or related discipline with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or later
• Excellent communication, written and verbal skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software
• Comfortable using the Internet

Requirements

• Student Interns must maintain the required hours for full-time student status, good academic standing at their college or university, as defined by the college or university, and the GPA required for graduation by their college or university.
• Failure to maintain full-time status, good academic standing and/or the requisite GPA will result in Student Interns being deemed ineligible for participation in this program.

Pay Rate: Salary determined based on candidates experience and qualifications.

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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