Administrative Support Assistant 3 - Motor Carrier Services Ankeny
State of Iowa
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Posted: January 13, 2026 (2 days ago)
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Motor Carrier Audit Administrative Intern
State of Iowa
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Location
Iowa, 50319
Salary
$16.95 - $16.95
per hour
Type
Internship
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Job Description
Summary
This internship involves helping the Iowa Department of Transportation review fuel tax returns and vehicle registration filings for trucking companies to ensure they follow state rules.
You'll learn auditing skills by preparing documents and reports while working part-time during school semesters and potentially full-time in summer.
It's a great fit for accounting students who enjoy detail-oriented work, teamwork, and learning about transportation regulations.
Key Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program
- Majoring in Accounting
- Completed Intermediate Accounting I and II courses
- Completed Cost Accounting course
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Knowledge of auditing techniques and ability to interpret federal reimbursement policies
Full Job Description
The primary objective of the Motor Carrier Audit intern position will be to assist the office of Motor Vehicle Division with audit of motor carriers operating under IFTA & IRP
- Perform review of International Fuel Tax Association (IFTA) fuel tax returns & International Registration Plan (IRP) filings
- Prepare work papers to document analytical procedures in the audit process
- Prepare final reports with audit findings
Candidate must be able to interpret and apply different federal reimbursement policies and procedures based on the claimant’s type of business.
Must be able to work well with others, communicate effectively and possess knowledge of auditing techniques and cost accounting.
Must have experience working with excel spreadsheets, word documents and be able to navigate through various computer systems and applications.
Must have completed the courses listed under “Required Qualifications”.
Candidate will learn how to work with risk assessments, develop professional judgment relating to audit risk and materiality, learn audit analytical skills, compliance auditing. Candidate will be learning IFTA/IRP regulations.
Duration: Part-time during fall and spring semesters (up to 20-hours per week). Ideal candidate will continue working full-time (up to 40 hours/week) during the summer semester.
Qualifications
Eligible majors: Accounting Student. Minimum course work required: Intermediate Accounting I & II and Cost Accounting.
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