Accounting & Audit Internship; Summer

Summer Internship Program Overview

Cardinal Health’s Summer Internship Program is a structured 10-12 week experience designed for undergraduate students who will be entering their senior year and are eager to make an impact. As an intern, you’ll work on meaningful, business-critical projects that contribute to real outcomes while gaining exposure to the healthcare industry.

• Hands-on experience through impactful projects
• Exposure to Cardinal Health’s business and culture
• Development of leadership and professional skills
• Networking opportunities with peers and leaders
• A chance to interview for full-time roles upon successful completion

• Undergraduate students graduating between December 2027 and June 2028
• Curious, driven, and eager to learn
• Interested in a career in the healthcare industry

Real‑World

Experience:

Interns collaborate with Cardinal Health professionals, business partners, customers, and vendors on impactful projects and daily responsibilities. Each intern also serves on a planning committee to enhance leadership skills and concludes the summer by presenting their work to business leaders.

Professional Development:
Interns participate in a formal mentoring program, connect with employees across the organization, and attend workshops to strengthen business acumen. The program also provides opportunities to explore full‑time career paths.

Networking Opportunities:
Through the Executive Speaker Series and various networking events, interns engage with senior leaders and build relationships with professionals across the company.

Community & Camaraderie:
Interns participate in social, team‑building, and community service events designed to build a strong peer network and enrich the overall internship experience.

Location:

Dublin, Ohio

Start Date:

May 17 or 24, 2027

Hours:

Approximately 40 hours a week for a minimum of 10 weeks

* Assistance with temporary housing is provided for students not local to the internship location.

As an Accounting and Audit Intern, you could potentially support the organization in several of the following ways:

• Partnering with business contacts to obtain necessary audit support
• Preparation of audit work papers in accordance with departmental standards
• Analysis and clean‑up of audit master data
• Collaborate with external auditor partners or other stakeholders on specific internal controls
• Assisting with financial and operational audit engagements, including evaluation of internal controls and identification of control deficiencies and weaknesses
• Collaborating with Internal Audit (IA) management to develop remediation plans for identified control failures
• Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with business partners throughout the audit process
• Assist with the preparation of the annual 10‑K filing, which includes gathering data from various departments and preparing documentation to support the filing
• Work with supervisors to facilitate process improvement projects
• Work with segment accounting departments (GMPD, Pharma, Other) on month‑end tasks and/or one‑off transactions
• Other duties upon request

• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail in all tasks
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Maintain a proactive, results‑oriented approach to work
• Prioritize tasks efficiently, recognize urgency, and consistently meet deadlines
• Work independently with moderate guidance, showing initiative and ownership
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and evolving business needs

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, preferred
• Expected…