Part-Time Audit Intern

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University's Office of Internal Audit is seeking a student in the MAcc Accounting program, Undergraduate Accounting, or Information Technology related programs for a full-time Spring 2027 internship. This hybrid position requires no less than 60% on-site work (three days a week in the State College office).

The intern will assist University Internal Audit Department Financial and IT Auditors in conducting audits across the university, collect and analyze audit data, verify compliance

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Background check(s) required.
• Remote/hybrid work not guaranteed.

Responsibilities

• Assist Financial and IT Auditors in conducting audits across the University.
• Collect, organize and analyze audit data to determine compliance with University policies.
• Document results and prepare audit reports.

Education

MAcc Accounting program

Undergraduate Accounting

Information Technology related programs

Job description

Job Description and Position Requirements

Penn State's Office of Internal Audit is seeking a student within the MAcc Accounting program, Undergraduate Accounting, or Information Technology related programs to fill a full-time (40 hours/wk) Spring 2027 internship position. This is a hybrid position with a requirement for no less than 60% (three days a week in office) of work time completed on-site.

The selected candidate will work in a professional, hands-on environment that will provide relevant and real-life job experience. Interns are expected to assist the University's Internal Audit Department Financial and/or Information Technology Auditors in conducting financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits of selected departments and processes throughout the University. Interns will interact in a professional manner with personnel of areas under review to collect, organize, and analyze audit data; determine if units are in compliance with University policies and procedures; and address identified audit issues. Interns will also interact with audit team to document results and prepare audit reports.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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