2026 Summer Internal Audit Intern
Posted on: 4 Dec 2025
Atlanta, GA
Job Description
As a Fortune 300 company, Norfolk Southern’s leadership is dedicated to honest and ethical business practices while focusing on the needs of the customers and communities we serve. Internal Audit Interns in the Atlanta office will assist staff with testing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting. Daily, an intern within Internal Audit will work independently to conduct controls test work and assist with seasonal substantive testing for various annual audits. This opportunity affords interns exposure to all Norfolk Southern departments involved with financial expenditures, and the capacity to contribute meaningful results used by the company for their annual financial statement, R1, and benefit plan audits.
What makes a successful Internal Audit Intern?
A motivated self-starter committed to learning the ins and outs of Sarbanes Oxley testing procedures
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Willingness to study reference materials, ask questions and resolve problems
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Solid interpersonal skills along with the ability to receive and grow from constructive feedback
Ability to manage time, prioritize work demands effectively, and meet deadlines without sacrificing standards of work
Ability to interact with various levels of management while being positive and professional
Education/Experience:
Pursuing a Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree
Preferred Degree Paths: Accounting, Finance, Information Systems and majors in a similar field of study will be considered
Experience with MS Office software and basic accounting, finance or information systems skills
Relevant audit and/or compliance coursework
Previous work experience in financial or accounting industry
Interest in pursuing a CPA is preferred, but not required
Norfolk Southern
Norfolk, VA
Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods. The company transports industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials; and coal, automobiles, and automotive parts. It also transports overseas freight through various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports; and provides commuter passenger services. As of December 31, 2018, the company operated approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia in the United States. Norfolk Southern Corporation was founded in 1883 and is based in Norfolk, Virginia.
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IndustryTransport/Delivery Services
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No. of Employees26,662
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