Accounting - Internal Audit Intern

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At Exact Sciences, we’re helping change how the world prevents, detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purpose-driven career, an inclusive culture, and robust benefits to support your life while you’re working to help others.

The Internal Audit Intern will help conduct operational, financial and compliance audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and company procedures.  Determine compliance with selected policies, procedures, and regulations.  Help assist with the risk management for the enterprise and be a liaison to the business for internal control conversations. Work with various levels across organization to promote good business practices. 

This internship will be based out of our Madison, WI office location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Support internal audit team with audit planning
• Perform internal audit projects working with all parts of the organization
• Prepare and execute internal audit procedures for scheduled internal audits
• Analyze business systems as directed
• Help prepare internal audit reports and participate in SOX testing
• Make process improvements suggestions to company management based on audit results
• Follow up on outstanding internal audit issues and request support for SOX testing
• Support internal audit initiatives and projects as needed
• Facilitate conversations with other departments to consider internal control considerations when changing processes or enhancing software
• Ability to use computers daily in an interactive manner for extended periods of time and up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to sit for an extended period of time
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and up to 6 hours at a time
• Ability to frequently and accurately communicate with employees, customers, and vendors in person, via the telephone or by email
• Constant walking or motion to coordinate work and interact with co-workers
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in four-year degree in Accounting in junior or senior status or MS in Accounting
• Knowledge and understanding of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
• Interest in auditing (Accounting, Operations and IT)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Understand business concepts and processes
• Must be able to effectively communicate and field questions from individuals throughout the Company and accurately and correctly provide guidance on questions and requests remitted
• Individual must be able to take direction and independently work towards achievement of projects
• Be a team player and help organization achieve its objectives any way necessary when called upon
• Microsoft Excel and Word experience

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Salary Range:

$34,000.00 - $54,000.00

 

The annual base salary shown is for this position located in US - WI - Madison on a full-time basis.

 

Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.

Our success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team, and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation, please contact us here.

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