Auditing Internship - Summer 2027

Hyvee.io; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Hy-Vee invites applications for an Auditing Internship at the Corporate Office in West Des Moines, IA. The program runs mid-May to mid-August 2027, is paid, and offers 40 hours per week with occasional overtime and flexible scheduling for holidays.

You will assist with audits across corporate, subsidiary, and retail locations, learn GAAP, and present findings to management. This hands-on role supports growth in accounting and internal controls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; working toward a bachelor's/master's in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial, operational and compliance audits for corporate and store locations.
• Support presentation of audit findings to management.
• Perform audit procedures, test transactions, and help review internal controls.
• Attend monthly department meetings and participate in special projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Pursuing accounting degree

Job description

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise \"a helpful smile in every aisle\" and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Title : Auditing Internship

Job Description

We have an auditing internship position available at the Hy-Vee Corporate Office in West Des Moines, Iowa. The internship will be from mid- May through mid-August in 2027. This Monday through Friday paid position will be 40 hours per week with the potential for occasional overtime. Time off for the holidays will be offered along with flexibility in the schedule to allow for more free time if needed.

General Function

Assists with financial, operational and compliance audits of the corporate office, subsidiaries and retail locations to determine adherence of policy, procedures and regulations. Assists in the presentation and review of audit findings with members of management. This position requires a basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, attention to detail, and accuracy.

Reporting Relations

Accountable and Reports to: AVP, Auditing

Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Work alongside upper-level accounting and auditing staff
• Perform auditing procedures and test of transactions for the following areas: cash disbursements, cash receipts, payroll, benefit plan, and 401(k)
• Perform store and inventory audits with our Internal Auditors
• Perform financial statement audit work at one or more of our subsidiary locations
• Perform internal control reviews of various processes
• Exposure to other special projects as assigned
• Attend monthly Accounting Department Meetings

Internship Highlights

1. Visit various Hy-Vee supply chain and manufacturing facilities that contribute to the overall retail grocery business line
2. Weekly intern meetings with various members of accounting department leadership group including the Controller, Chief Revenue Officer, and Chief Financial Officer
3. Attend annual Go Big Show event where operations meet with vendors highlighting products for the upcoming holiday season
4. Attend scheduled lunches with various members of the accounting staff
5. Attend annual all-accounting department summer outing
6. Attend all-Hy-Vee intern socials to network with interns across Hy-Vee's entire networ

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required; minimum of two years of relevant college education and working towards a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting.

Physical Requirements

• Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near range with or without correction
• Must be physically able to perform sedentary work: occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 10 pounds, and occasionally standing or walking
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: kneeling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics

• Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and interact with other people in a friendly, professional manner
• Ability to identify problems, develop and execute solutions
• Ability to interact with basic computer systems, including word processing, spreadsheet and email applications, as well as job specific programs

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are performed in a general office setting

Equipment

Calculator, telephone, copier, Fax, and PC with Microsoft Office programs

Contacts

Has occasional contact with store personnel and customers

Confidentiality

Has access to confidential information, including invoice prices and store profit sheets

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.