About the role#
As an Internal Audit Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in the auditing profession. You will work 40 hours per week at our Press Building in Hershey, Pennsylvania, assisting with operational, compliance, and financial audits. This is a full-time summer internship running from late-May to mid-August 2027.
What you'll do#
- Conduct audit testing procedures and prepare work papers to document your findings.
- Assist in identifying risks and related controls.
- Analyze large volumes of data using tools like Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel.
- Prepare draft audit reports and provide recommendations based on your observations.
- Create summary reports and trend analyses.
- Perform administrative duties including data entry and scanning.
- Prepare and present status reports to internal audit management.
- Work collaboratively with team members and meet project deadlines.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program for Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- You must be 18 years of age or older and hold a valid driver’s license.
- Strong math skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain accuracy in your work.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- A professional, positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
- Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information with high ethical standards.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office applications is preferred.
- Experience in the hospitality, retail, or food and beverage industries is a plus, as is prior audit internship experience.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
- You must be able to work in an office environment and use a computer for long periods.
- While the schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, you may be required to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays.
About Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company operates a variety of hospitality and entertainment venues. Its portfolio includes Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, and the Hershey Bears hockey team. The company was founded in 1927 and remains privately held. It employs nearly 1,750 full-time staff and over 7,000 seasonal or part-time workers based in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
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