Position Type: Part-Time
Work Environment: Hybrid (Flexible schedule)
Location: Wackerly Branch, Midland, MI 48640, USA
Job Details
Are you a college student looking for a paid internship with part-time benefits that include paid time off? Are you passionate about accounting, auditing, and learning new things? Members First Credit Union is seeking an enthusiastic Internal Audit Intern. This part-time position offers a flexible schedule and the potential to work hybrid, supporting a better work-life balance. Apply today and join us in our mission of encouraging a better tomorrow!
We strive to create an atmosphere of belonging with no judgment, just opportunity. We are interconnected to each other, and when we embrace our true authentic selves, we are stronger. We will empower you to be the best version of yourself while helping you to flourish in work and life. Come join us to help create thriving communities!
Position: Internal Audit Intern
Employment Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Internal Audit Manager
Position Overview
The primary purpose of this position is to assist Members First Credit Union to deliver on its mission: To encourage a better tomorrow. To achieve this mission, the position must deliver on our brand promise: We believe in you. Our promise is to be trustworthy, caring, and enthusiastic to help you succeed. You will do this by living out our core values in every service contact to both internal and external members.
Essential Duties
- Provide administrative support to the internal audit department.
- Assist in performing an internal audit program designed to safeguard Credit Union assets.
- Perform and document audit procedures and findings.
- Interact with various departments within the organization.
- Analyze and recommend changes in internal audit controls.
- Assist with special audit projects assigned by the Supervisory Committee and/or CEO.
- Obtain knowledge of applicable State and Federal laws and industry regulations to ensure compliance during audits.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of audit policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve member and internal inquiries in a timely, accurate manner.
- Provide informed, professional, and accurate service and support to members and employees.
Duties and Responsibilities
The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. Additional duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
- Provide administrative support to the internal audit department.
- Update audit programs as needed.
- Facilitate completion of data requests for audits.
- Perform clerical tasks such as copying, scanning, emailing information, and pulling documents.
- Assist with audits of the Credit Union’s activities to ensure the effectiveness of internal control systems and compliance with policies and regulations.
- Complete assigned audits and document findings.
- Gather and analyze data and interview staff to complete audit assignments.
- Advise the Internal Audit Manager on key issues affecting assigned audits.
- Conduct branch audits at multiple locations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Expectations
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Basic understanding of accounting procedures, laws, and regulations.
- Ability to problem-solve and propose innovative solutions.
- Capable of working independently and within a team.
- Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
- Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to adapt to a continually changing environment.
- Desire to learn about credit union functions and processes.
- Demonstrate courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in all interactions.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to move or transport up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to remain stationary for 2-4 hours at a time.
Work Environment
- Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
- Routinely clean and disinfect workspaces (e.g., desks, phones, electronic equipment).
- Protect confidentiality by securing sensitive materials when away from the workstation.
Education and Experience
- Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field required.
- Completion of two years of college coursework preferred.
- Six months of experience in accounting or a banking-related field preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Qualifications
Education
- Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Preferred: Two years of college coursework towards a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
Experience
- Required: Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field.
- Preferred: Six months of experience in accounting or a financial field.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor 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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
