Spring 2025 Internal Audit Internship
We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.
Summary
This position will be a part of the company’s growing Internal Audit department. The position will be responsible for coordinating and performing IT, financial, operational and internal controls audits. This position is for the Spring 2025 Semester.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (Other duties may be assigned):
- Assist in the performance of operational, compliance and financial audits for a broad range of functions throughout the company.
- Assist in the execution of an effective internal audit program designed to assess risk and test internal controls within the company.
- Provide recommendations for business process improvements and internal controls.
- Manage the expectations of IA management and business process owners while performing audits and projects.
- Submit audit findings and prepare recommendations that will be presented to senior management and external auditors.
- Test and document internal controls.
- Audit records and interview workers to ensure proper recording of transactions and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Analyze data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies or procedures.
- Perform a thorough self-review of all work prepared to ensure a minimal number of review notes are required.
- Visit field locations to ensure compliance with these policies.
- Demonstrate and maintain an extremely high regard for confidential and sensitive information.
- Assume responsibility for areas of the engagements assigned under the supervision of more experienced staff.
Competencies
- Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
- Project Performance - Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget with minimal review notes.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Team orientation and strong interpersonal skills.
Education and/or Experience
- Must be perusing Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Accounting or related discipline from four-year college.
Language Skills
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Accounting software; Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software
- Proficient at Microsoft Office product suite
- Knowledge of ACL a plus
Other Qualifications
- Successful candidates must be available to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary
- Must be able to travel up to 20% if needed
Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.
At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.
Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.
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