Auditing Internship - Summer 2027

Hy-Vee•Des Moines, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an auditing internship position available at the Hy-Vee Corporate Office in West Des Moines, Iowa. The internship will be from mid- May through mid-August in 2027. This Monday through Friday paid position will be 40 hours per week with the potential for occasional overtime. Time off for the holidays will be offered along with flexibility in the schedule to allow for more free time if needed.

Requirements

This position requires a basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, attention to detail, and accuracy.
High school diploma or equivalent required; minimum of two years of relevant college education and working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting.
Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near range with or without correction
Must be physically able to perform sedentary work: occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 10 pounds, and occasionally standing or walking
Must be able to perform the following physical activities: kneeling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions
Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company
Good verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and interact with other people in a friendly, professional manner
Ability to identify problems, develop and execute solutions
Ability to interact with basic computer systems, including word processing, spreadsheet and email applications, as well as job specific programs

Nice To Haves

Visit various Hy-Vee supply chain and manufacturing facilities that contribute to the overall retail grocery business line
Weekly intern meetings with various members of accounting department leadership group including the Controller, Chief Revenue Officer, and Chief Financial Officer
Attend annual Go Big Show event where operations meet with vendors highlighting products for the upcoming holiday season
Attend scheduled lunches with various members of the accounting staff
Attend annual all-accounting department summer outing
Attend all-Hy-Vee intern socials to network with interns across Hy-Vee’s entire network

Responsibilities

Assists with financial, operational and compliance audits of the corporate office, subsidiaries and retail locations to determine adherence of policy, procedures and regulations.
Assists in the presentation and review of audit findings with members of management.
Work alongside upper-level accounting and auditing staff
Perform auditing procedures and test of transactions for the following areas: cash disbursements, cash receipts, payroll, benefit plan, and 401(k)
Perform store and inventory audits with our Internal Auditors
Perform financial statement audit work at one or more of our subsidiary locations
Perform internal control reviews of various processes
Exposure to other special projects as assigned
Attend monthly Accounting Department Meetings