Part-Time Audit Intern

Penn State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Spring 2026 internship within the Office of Internal Audit for students in the MAcc Accounting, Undergraduate Accounting, or IT-related programs. This is a full-time, hybrid role requiring at least 60% in-office work.

The intern will support Financial and IT Auditors by collecting and analyzing data, ensuring compliance with university policies, and helping prepare audit reports. U.S. citizenship is required to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
• Student within the MAcc Accounting program, Undergraduate Accounting, or Information Technology related programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Internal Audit in financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits.
• Collect, organize, and analyze audit data from various university departments.
• Determine compliance with university policies and prepare audit reports.
• Interact with audit team to document results and support audit findings.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State's Office of Internal Audit is seeking a studentwithintheMAcc Accounting program, Undergraduate Accounting, or Information Technology related programs to fillafull-time (40 hours/wk)Spring 2026internship 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 andreal-lifejob experience.Interns are expected to assist the University's Internal Audit Department Financial and/or Information Technology Auditors in conducting financial, operational, compliance, and ITaudits of selected departments and processes throughout the University. Interns will interact in a professional manner with personnel of areas under reviewto collect, organize, and analyze audit data; determine if unitsare in compliance withUniversity policies and procedures; and address identified audit issues.Interns willalsointeract with audit team to document results and prepare audit reports.

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

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

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.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.