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We want to do everything we can to keep our employees safe and healthy. Therefore, where permitted by applicable law, you will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for this U.S.-based job. Reasonable accommodations for medical and religious objections will of course be considered.

Keep reading to learn more about this opportunity to join the Cox family of businesses.

Where permitted by applicable law, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for this U.S. based job. (Reasonable accommodations for medical and religious objections will be considered.)

As an intern on the Finance & Accounting team supporting Internal Controls Governance (ICG), you will get exposure to a great team of people that partner with the business to manage financial, technological, and operational risks with a focus on ensuring the accuracy and completeness to the company’s financial statements.  The role supports activities to define, evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of controls (Accounting, IT, Supply Chain, Sales, etc.), identify process gaps, and collaborate with the business to improve processes, develop action plans and advise on policies and procedures to effectively manage risks.

Projects/Assignments may include but are not limited to the following:

Support performing internal controls assessments using defined audit standards, including:

Conduct process design walkthroughs

Create process narratives & flowcharts

Review of controls documentation

Prepare audit working papers

Determine testing conclusions

Aid in research of internal controls guidance and company policies & procedures.

Assist with the creation and updating of presentations (training, team meetings, etc.).

Create written deliverables to assist with the development of audit issues/reports, and document the results of key discussions with internal/external business partners and team members.

Aid in recommending management action plans/solutions to address process gaps and strengthen internal controls.

Support consultative services through collaborative partnerships, by providing internal controls guidance for key business events (e.g., acquisitions, new system implementations, new accounting standards, etc.).

Analyze and perform data analytics using tools and automation to interpret testing status and present key information.

Monitor project status for completion of controls/remediation certification questionnaires in AuditBoard (governance and risk tool) related to key controls and process documentation.

Perform special projects and tasks as assigned.

Attributes/Skills we seek:

Strong communication skills

Project management experience

Passion for learning new things

Desire to dig into the details

Willingness to take on challenging and unfamiliar assignments

High-level of integrity and attention to detail

Self-starter with the ability to work independently and remotely

Additionally, you will:

Learn about yourself, what you are passionate about, and how you can make a valued impact

Be part of the team that helps bring about positive change

Qualifications:

 Minimum Requirements

Where permitted by applicable law, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for this U.S. based job. (Reasonable accommodations for medical and religious objections will be considered.)

Upper-Level Undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in an Accounting or Finance program.  In addition, a concentration in Information Systems Management (or related field) a plus.

Requires working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other financial tools

Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and collaborative skills to work effectively with teams

Ability to balance multiple, changing priorities in an organized manner and share progress updates

Who We Are

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through broadband applications and services. The largest private telecom company in America, we proudly serve six million homes and businesses across 18 states. We're dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that makes each one unique.

About Cox 

We are the Cox family of businesses. We’ve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us.  Our primary divisions – Cox Communications and Cox Automotive – are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators.  We’re also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation.  We’re looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you’ll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com. 

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).  For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.  

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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