IT Internal Audit Co-Op

UniFirst • Wilmington, MA

73d • Hybrid

About The Position

UniFirst Corporation, one of North America's largest uniform rental and facility service companies, is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic IT Internal Audit Co-Op to join the Internal Audit team. The position is responsible for supporting the company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and various information technology (IT) internal audits. This will be a hybrid position based at our corporate headquarters in Wilmington, MA, and will be for the 6-month full-time Spring Co-Op cycle. Targeted dates: January 12, 2026 - June 26, 2026. This is a paid opportunity.

Requirements

• Student currently enrolled in an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting or Finance
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and strong technical aptitude
• Basic understanding of IT concepts such as databases, operating systems, and networks.
• Interest in IT audit, cybersecurity, or compliance.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on multiple tasks with a strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized

Responsibilities

• Assist the company in achieving full and continued compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act ("SOX") including participating in scoping, planning, walkthroughs, testing, status reporting, and communicating with external auditors
• Supports the internal audit group by participating in a wide variety of information technology (IT) internal audits and other special projects as assigned.
• Assist with testing activities related to the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Participates in gathering and analyzing data through a variety of methods including interviews, research, etc.
• Assist in developing and presenting findings and recommendations based on audit work performed to improve internal controls and other IT and operational processes
• Prepare detailed work papers for each project assigned
• Assist in drafting Internal Audit reports identifying the scope, issues identified, recommendations and management action plans
• Interacts and communicates with business process owners and upper-level management as needed during internal audit activities
• Learn and apply Internal Audit's established policies, procedures, and work paper standards
• Manage time effectively and efficiently to ensure assigned work is completed within established time frames
• Participate in other internal audit projects as assigned

Benefits

• Paid opportunity
• Hybrid work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees