Internal Audit Intern

Patterson Companies has an exciting opportunity to participate in our summer internship program as an Internal Audit Intern. This internship runs from June to August 2025. The intern will participate in meaningful work, along with making contributions to team efforts in our fast paced, people first corporate environment. This internship will be a hybrid position working both remotely and on site at our corporate office located in Eagan, MN.   

As an Internal Audit Intern for Patterson Companies, you will have an opportunity to perform a variety of audit activities and projects as part of our Internal Audit team. As you perform the responsibilities of an internal auditor, you will learn about our entire Company, while developing your skills and experiences in areas that are critical to your career success in Finance and Accounting, including business partnership, critical and analytical thinking, written/verbal communication, and project management. 

Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.  

• Participate in interviews with business process owners to better understand business processes being assessed as part of an engagement, including operational or compliance audits and consultations. 

• Gather and analyze risk and control information related to business processes being assessed. 

• Create audit workpapers to support the analysis of risks and controls, including audit procedures and developing conclusions. 

• Utilize analytical tools and techniques to identify patterns, anomalies, and potential areas of risk or inefficiency.

• Assist with presenting audit results to Internal Audit leadership and business partners 

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or another related field 

• Strong problem-solving capabilities 

• Strong analytical and communication skills 

• Highly collaborative with a desire to learn in a professional environment 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word and Power Point 

Our corporate office is in an environment in which team members occupy desks in assigned areas or at meeting/collaboration spaces within the building. The building’s primary work areas consist of desks, chairs, computers and other office equipment and devices for professional services.  

The compensation for this role will be $21/hr.

The starting pay for this role is $20 - $25 per hour.