Internal Auditor Intern

Build a Better Career as an Internal Audit Intern with BlueLinx!

Paid Internship | 20–35 hours per week | Optional Travel to Branch Locations

At BlueLinx, our people are at the heart of our success. As a leading national distributor of building and industrial products, we offer interns hands‑on exposure to real business operations—not just busy work. If you’re a curious, detail‑oriented student interested in accounting, finance, audit, or business operations, this internship will give you valuable experience that directly translates into your future career.

Join us and gain real‑world insight into how a large, publicly traded company operates while developing practical skills that employers value.

About the Internship

As an Internal Audit Intern, you’ll work closely with our Internal Audit team to support audits across corporate functions and branch locations. This role provides a behind‑the‑scenes look at business operations and controls, with opportunities to learn how internal audit helps drive compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

You’ll gain experience analyzing data, observing operations, assessing risk, and contributing to audit findings—skills that are highly transferable to careers in accounting, finance, audit, consulting, and operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Participate in internal audits across various functional areas, including branch locations
• Execute audit procedures and testing to assess compliance with policies, controls, and regulations
• Work with real data—download data populations, select samples, and document results
• Observe operations and inventory counts to gain practical business exposure
• Create audit workpapers and support the preparation of audit reports
• Learn how audit findings are communicated and how they drive improvements across the organization
• Collaborate directly with experienced audit professionals and receive ongoing feedback and mentorship

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience in internal auditing and business operations
• Exposure to SOX controls, compliance, and risk management
• Strong resume‑building experience with a national, public company
• Development of analytical, communication, and professional skills
• Networking opportunities across corporate and branch teams
• Optional travel to branch locations for valuable field experience

Who We’re Looking For

• Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Strong interest in audit, accounting, finance, or corporate operations
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and eager to learn
• Comfortable working with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to travel up to 25% (optional, depending on assignments)
• Comfortable walking through warehouse and lumber yard environments for inventory observation
• Experience with SOX testing or AuditBoard software is a plus—but not required.

Program Details

• Paid internship
• 20–35 hours per week (flexible with school schedule)
• Based at BlueLinx Corporate
• Optional branch travel provides additional real‑world exposure

Why BlueLinx?

At BlueLinx, we believe internships should be meaningful. You’ll work on real projects, learn from experienced professionals, and gain insight into how a national business operates—setting you up for success after graduation.

To report any issues with this job posting, please contact Talent@BlueLinxCo.com.

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