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

To be considered for the Cardinal Health Summer 2027 Internship Program, candidates should meet a combination of the following criteria:

• Currently…