Accounting & Audit Internship (Summer 2027)

Cardinal Health • Dublin, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Health’s Summer Internship Program is a structured 10-12 week experience designed for undergraduate students who will be entering their senior year and are eager to make an impact. As an intern, you’ll work on meaningful, business-critical projects that contribute to real outcomes while gaining exposure to the healthcare industry. Interns collaborate with Cardinal Health professionals, business partners, customers, and vendors on impactful projects and daily responsibilities. Each intern also serves on a planning committee to enhance leadership skills and concludes the summer by presenting their work to business leaders. Interns participate in a formal mentoring program, connect with employees across the organization, and attend workshops to strengthen business acumen. The program also provides opportunities to explore full-time career paths. Through the Executive Speaker Series and various networking events, interns engage with senior leaders and build relationships with professionals across the company. Interns participate in social, team-building, and community service events designed to build a strong peer network and enrich the overall internship experience.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028
• Intermediate proficiency of Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and analytical skills
• Participation in extracurricular activities, community organizations and/or professional associations
• Must have unlimited work authorization in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Responsibilities

• Partnering with business contacts to obtain necessary audit support
• Preparation of audit workpapers in accordance with departmental standards
• Analysis and clean-up of audit master data
• Collaborate with external auditor partners or other stakeholders on specific internal controls
• Assisting with financial and operational audit engagements, including evaluation of internal controls and identification of control deficiencies and weaknesses.
• Collaborating with Internal Audit (IA) management to develop remediation plans for identified control failures.
• Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with business partners throughout the audit process.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual 10-K filing, which includes gathering data from various departments and preparing documentation to support the filing.
• Work with supervisors to facilitate process improvement projects.
• Work with segment accounting departments (GMPD, Pharma, Other) on month-end tasks and/or one-off transactions.
• Other duties upon request

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Assistance with temporary housing is provided for students not local to the internship location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern