Internal Audit Intern - UniFirst

Internal Audit Intern:

The Corporate Internal Audit group is looking for an intern to join our team during the summer and fall semester. The internship period may last up to 6 months for 32-40 hours per week, with the potential to extend if mutually agreed. The position is responsible for supporting the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and various information technology (IT), financial, and operational internal audits.


Job Description:

• Assist the company in achieving full and continued compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (“SOX”) including participating in scoping, planning, walkthroughs, testing, status reporting, and communicating with external auditors
• Supports the internal audit group by participating in a wide variety of information technology (IT), financial and operational internal audits and other special projects as assigned.
• Participates in gathering and analyzing data through a variety of methods including interviews, financial research, etc.
• Assist in developing and presenting findings and recommendations based on audit work performed to improve internal controls and other IT, financial and operational processes
• Prepare detailed work papers for each project assigned
• Assist in drafting Internal Audit reports identifying the scope, issues identified, recommendations and management action plans
• Interacts and communicates with business process owners and upper-level management as needed during internal audit activities
• Learn and apply Internal Audit’s established policies, procedures, and work paper standards
• Manage time effectively and efficiently to ensure assigned work is completed within established time frames
• Participate in other internal audit projects as assigned

• Student currently enrolled in an accredited college/university degree program pursuing an accounting or finance degree. Degrees with a focus on IT will be considered.
• Minor in IT preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfortable with technology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects with a strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized

UniFirst offers a Fleet of Benefits, 50+ to be exact!

• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Direct Payroll Deposit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 30% Employee Discount
• Employee Referral Program

Where will a UniFirst Career take you?

As an industry leader in the rental, lease and sale of uniforms and facility services products, UniFirst Corporation has grown to become one of the largest companies in the garment services industry.

UniFirst is recognized on the Forbes “Platinum 400 - Best Big Companies” List. With over 14,000 employee Team Partners and more than 250 facilities throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe, you are never just a number when you work for UniFirst. What sets us apart from all other companies is that we still function as a family run business. When you work for UniFirst, you’re family!

UniFirst Corporation has a strong history of promoting from within. In fact, most of UniFirst's Senior Managers have come from within the Company. Opportunities are endless for those individuals who possess a strong work ethic, a commitment to quality, and above all else, a passion for delivering quality customer service, both internally and externally.

Our culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest. Are you interested in loving your job? Find out just how far a career with UniFirst can take you.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws