Intern - Internal Audit

Company Overview

At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It’s a simple idea, but one that’s at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of drive, safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate our four essential behaviors that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• We make it happen: We are a company of go-getters, acting on every opportunity to help our company advance
• We collaborate: We put teamwork first, bringing in everyone’s ideas, because our collective energy makes us stronger
• We seek out perspective: We challenge ourselves to be open to different ways of doing things, because learning from each other leads to breakthroughs
• We care: We treat people how we want to be treated, listening closely and doing what’s right, even when it’s hard

By living our values and behaviors every day, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels welcome, respected and valued.

Summary

Spire is seeking an enthusiastic, career minded student or recent graduate to join our operations across our regions.  Our paid internship position affords students the opportunity to gain real-world experience to help put what they have learned in class into action. As an Intern, you may complete various projects and perform administrative duties while developing skills related to the assigned department and natural gas industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Opportunity to rotate between various accounting and finance assignments to potentially include:

• Financial and/or Operational Audits

• Information Technology Audits

• Compliance & Continuous Auditing/Monitoring

• Sarbanes-Oxley

• Assist with performance of internal audits and special projects under the direction of the Audit Manager

• Document audit work performed while adhering to departmental and professional work paper standards

• Utilize effective communication skills to develop and maintain productive relationships with clients and team members at various level

• Assist with the generation of standard and non-standard reports

• Research outstanding items/issues.

• Accountable for quality, accuracy and planning of own work is crucial

• Opportunity to travel to various business locations

• All other duties as assigned.

Essential Characteristics and Competencies

• Strong Ethics and Integrity, Dedication to a Safe Work Environment, Commitment to a Diverse Workforce that recognizes and respects all individual’s unique skills and perspectives.
• We seek out perspective, We make it happen, We collaborate, We care.
• Must promote a positive team atmosphere.
   

Supervisory Responsibilities

none

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

•    Must be an undergraduate rising junior, senior or graduate level student.
•    Must be able to work 35- 40 hours per week throughout the summer internship. 
•    Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
•    Microsoft Office proficiency required with most positions.
•     Must participate in All Inclusive Onboarding and Project Poster Symposium 
 

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

Physical demands, environment and schedule

• Open office Space and/or field work (depending on position); Hybrid work hours (3 days in the office/2 days at home)

Posting Requirements

Spire accepts online applications through our career site at jobs.spireenergy.com

Posting requirements: The above posting description is intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Spire, Inc., and its subsidiaries are Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please view our Integrity and Inclusion pages of our career site.