Internal Audit Internship

JOB TITLE: Internal Audit Internship - Irving, TX (Summer 2027) LOCATION: Irving, TX, USA POSTED DATE: 2026-08-31

JOB DESCRIPTION: Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. IGNITE your future with Builders FirstSource! Ready to turn your potential into real-world impact? At BFS, the nation’s largest supplier of building materials and services, you will gain hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and help shape the future of homebuilding. We value your curiosity, drive, and fresh perspective just as much as your education. Join a dynamic, inclusive team where you will grow your skills, build lasting connections, and lay the foundation for a rewarding career. INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW Join our growing Internal Audit team and play a key role in evaluating and enhancing the company’s processes. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing audits across IT systems, financial operations, internal controls, and business functions to help ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and support continuous improvement. INTERNSHIP DURATION & SCHEDULE - Length: 12 weeks - Start Date (Target): May 17, 2027 - Schedule: Full-time (40 hrs/week) LOCATION - Work Site: Irving, TX - Work Model: Hybrid ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned) - Assist in the planning and execution of operational, compliance, and financial audits across a variety of business functions. - 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 Internal Audit (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. - Travel to field locations as needed to evaluate adherence to company policies and procedures. - Handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost integrity and discretion. - Assume responsibility for areas of the engagements assigned under the supervision of more experienced staff. - Present audit findings and project results to management. Assist in the development of remediation plans. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. - Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university - Preferred: Minimum GPA of 3.0 - Preferred: Junior standing or above OTHER REQUIREMENTS - Must be available to travel as required and work beyond standard hours when necessary. - Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, if needed. COMPETENCIES - Analytical Thinking: Ability to synthesize complex and diverse information; proficient in data collection and research; leverages intuition and experience to enhance data insights; designs efficient workflows and procedures. - Project Execution: Effectively communicates updates and progress; consistently delivers projects on time and within budget; produces high-quality work requiring minimal revisions. - Ethical Standards: Demonstrates respect for others; honors commitments; builds and maintains trust; acts with integrity and professionalism; consistently upholds organizational values. - Collaboration & Interpersonal Skills: Strong team orientation with excellent communication and relationship-building abilities; ability to work well with diverse groups of people. LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. - Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals with clarity and professionalism. - Capable of effectively presenting information and responding to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public. COMPUTER SKILLS - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). - Familiarity with accounting software, database management, internet applications, and spreadsheet tools. - Preferred: Knowledge of ACL (Audit Command Language) WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary, but position may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. - May be required to occasionally life, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds. At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day. 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 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: . 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. Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.