Intern - Internal Audit Department

AgCredit ACA • Fostoria, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Our mission at AgCredit is to create lifelong opportunities for our customers and employees by striving to be the premier cooperative lender and employer in our rural communities. Our core values focus on relationships, respect, integrity, service, accountability, teamwork and courage for our customers' and employees' success. As a cooperative agricultural lending institution, our commitment is to our customer-owners.
Headquartered in Fostoria, OH, AgCredit serves over 7,000 member-owners in 15 lending offices throughout 18 counties across northwest and central Ohio. As part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are proud to return our profits back to our members through our patronage program. We hope you’ll consider joining our experienced lending team as we continue to serve our customers, employees and communities.
Intern – Internal Audit, Fostoria, OH
Summer 2026 (May – August)
Develop knowledge about AgCredit, ACA and the Farm Credit System’s operations, products and services and how they relate to the agricultural community. Contribute to the successful operations of the cooperative by assisting with accounting/reporting, credit, audit/risk management, human resources and/or other administrative departments. Comply with all AgCredit, ACA policies and procedures while maintaining regular and punctual attendance as expected of this position.

Requirements

• At least one year of post-secondary education and be working towards a 2 or 4 year degree in business, accounting, finance, human resources or management
• Reside in one of the counties serviced by AgCredit and have an interest in agriculture and/or agriculture business.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and required formats to recognize and correct correspondence and reports.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload, easily move from one project to another, and ability to be flexible in the workplace.
• Ability to travel to regional offices as well as locations inside and outside the association for training. Appropriate mileage and expenses are reimbursed.
• Effectively communicates by openly asking questions and collaborating with team members to deepen understanding of audit procedures

Responsibilities

• Learn about the Farm Credit System and AgCredit’s administrative operations job functions for various departments.
• Develop the skills necessary to execute assigned accounting, reporting, marketing, human resources and training job responsibilities, which may include the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and other database tools.
• Complete assignments and projects both as assigned and within the specified timeframe.
• Submit a written evaluation of the internship experience to the Director of Human Resources during the last week of the internship.
• Attend the intern orientation, training programs and become familiar with other written materials.
• Review information packet
• If assigned, participate in project orientation, all related calls thereafter and contribute towards achieving a positive result of the group project.
• Review numbered memoranda relative to assignment.
• Understand various job functions
• Gain exposure to different approaches to performing and completing assigned tasks.
• Assist with risk management and audit special projects.
• Utilize and enhance Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and/or SSRS reporting skills.
• Assist our audit department as needed with day-to-day needs or other projects as the need may arise.
• Compiling data on business processes throughout the Association
• Researching and assisting with process automation
• Assisting with internal audits in assigned areas such as financial reporting and continuous monitoring
• Offer supplemental assistance to the Risk Management team, as appropriate, when workload and intern availability align

Benefits

• Exposure to the organization and agricultural lending
• Opportunity to job shadow a variety of positions
• Attend training to further your understanding of agricultural lending and other agricultural topics
• Positive, upbeat, and friendly work environment
• Hands-on, real-world job experience
• Network with others in the organization and industry

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees