Internal Audit Intern

Location: Albany, NY Category: Administrative and Professional Job Type: Hourly Posted On: Thu Sep 17 2026 Job Description:

FUNCTION & SCOPE:

Working under the general supervision of the Vice President of the Office of Internal Audit, as well as the Manager and Senior Associate Auditor, this intern will complete various audit assignments while assisting with the execution of the RF annual internal audit plan. Incumbent will work in collaboration with other audit team members in the areas of auditing, risk assessment, internal controls and management advisory services.

DUTIES:

• Assist in execution of detailed audit procedures related to internal audits and external audits, with supervision.
• Assist with general office duties, including scheduling meetings, speaking with internal and external customers, etc.
• Be an effective team player by working with other members of the RF to accomplish objectives.
• Conduct research and summarize results related to audit areas.
• Assist in preparing draft reports and workpapers for review.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

Compensation for this role is $20 an hour

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent and currently enrolled in an accredited degree program.
• Working knowledge of standard office procedures (e.g. the ability to assist with scheduling meetings and general administrative duties).
• Strong organizational skills with a proven track record of attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members to achieve shared goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and/or Power Point) software applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College level coursework in accounting, auditing principles, information technology, forensics or business.
• Students from the State University of New York colleges and universities.
• Familiarity with COSO concepts.

Additional Information:

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.