Internal Audit Intern

Job Description

Internal Audit Summer Intern

About YES

YES Communities, founded in 2008, owns and operates manufactured housing communities with locations across the United States. YES takes a new approach to manufactured home communities and works to build and maintain an environment in each community that reflects their positive YES attitude.

Life at YES

YES Communities strives to hire a diverse workforce that shares our vision. We empower our employees to develop a strong sense of community because we know that happy, dedicated employees make the difference. Our culture is one where leaders set clear expectations and give you the freedom to manage your goals. We invest in our employees and take pride as we watch them achieve results and make a difference in their roles every day.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an Internal Audit (IA) Intern for Summer 2026. In this role, you will support the Internal Audit team and gain hands-on experience in internal audit and risk assessment.

This internship is designed to develop foundational skills in audit, risk management, internal controls, and data analysis, while providing insight into how internal audit supports governance, operational efficiency, and organizational scalability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in interviews and meetings with home office and operations teams
• Assist with special projects to identify risks, controls, and process improvement opportunities
• Support walkthroughs; document process flows and narratives; perform testing; and document results
• Analyze financial and operational data across multiple communities to identify trends, risks, and anomalies
• Assist with compliance-related activities
• Develop professional skills in audit documentation, data analytics, and stakeholder communication

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing (junior or senior) or recently completed a bachelor’s or graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, with coursework in auditing, advanced accounting, or data analytics
• Understanding of advanced accounting principles, business processes, and internal controls
• Strong attention to detail with solid analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and One Note)
• Experience working with large datasets or dashboards (e.g., Excel analytics, Optro Analytics, or similar tools)
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) for a minimum of 10 weeks in our Denver office
• Ability to start by June 2026

COMPENSATION: $20-25 hourly

Competitive salary | Comprehensive health benefits | Life, long and short-term disability insurance | 401(k) with company match

YES Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.