State Auditor Beth Wood Internships

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking a motivated intern who is eager to learn on the job and gain meaningful, hands-on experience in the financial auditing profession. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to perform audit tests, analyze data, and support more advanced audit procedures. This paid program is designed to offer a realistic and immersive introduction to a career in government auditing through direct involvement in active financial audit engagements.

We are looking for someone who shares a commitment to strengthening and improving North Carolina, an ideal embodied by State Auditor Beth Wood throughout her tenure as State Auditor. The information below provides background on Auditor Wood and highlights the lasting impact she made on OSA.

Who is Auditor Beth Wood?

Auditor Beth Wood made history on January 10, 2009, when she became the first woman to serve as North Carolina’s State Auditor. She earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from East Carolina University and became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

After entering the accounting profession, Auditor Wood gained experience in the private sector before joining the North Carolina State Treasurer’s Office. She later moved to the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA), where she worked in the training division under State Auditor Ralph Campbell Jr. Her time at OSA inspired her to run for the role herself, and she was elected State Auditor in 2008, where she served through 2024. Auditor Wood was deeply committed to strengthening government accountability and ensuring that state resources were used responsibly.

Qualifications

• Rising senior or graduate student majoring in accounting (or related program) from an accredited/college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Basic understanding of financial and accounting principles
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Program Details

• Fall 2026
• Competitive hourly rate
• Fulfillment of internship in the Raleigh headquarters office
• Access to a variety of professional development opportunities
• Mentorship Opportunities
• Recognition as a Wood Intern on honorary plaque in OSA Office
   

How to Apply

Interested candidates should complete the Internship Program Application by clicking the link below.

Fill out form

Attach the 3 following supplemental documents when replying to the submission email:

• Resume
• Copy of Transcript
• Faculty/professor letter of recommendation(s) – minimum of one

Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by Friday, July 31, 2026

For questions, contact osa.internprogram@ncauditor.gov