Internal Audit Intern

Overview

This internship position at Veeco Instruments will report to the Director of Internal Audit and will be based at the Plainview, NY office. Under the supervision of the Director, the Internal Audit Intern will assist in performing internal control, financial, compliance, and operational audits as required by the annual audit plan.

As an intern you will be assigned tasks related to various phases of audits, including but not limited to planning, fieldwork, documentation, logistics, data analytics, and reporting. You will assist with evaluating controls, preparing test templates, performing attribute testing, and documenting findings. Interns will be given opportunity to be directly involved with and own test work procedures, participate in meetings, and be exposed to day‑to‑day workings of the IA department.

Local candidates only.

• Part‑time employment during the Fall & Spring semesters (minimum 16 hours a week)
• Full‑time employment during the Summer & Winter breaks (40 hours a week)

• Support the Company’s SOX 404 compliance assessment and testing activities
• Assist in forming and documenting audit test plans, data analytics, uploading data and preparing document request lists
• Assist in other aspects of completing the audit plan and tracking/reporting the status of audit projects
• Prepare and update audit test templates and work‑paper folders
• Assist with preparation of presentations for management and audit committee
• Assist in updating and organizing the IA databases
• Assist in developing audit test steps using data analytics scripts
• Assist in record keeping and filing of IA work‑papers and audit material
• Scan and file audit documentation in the IA shared drive
• Assist with logistics and planning for audit trips and meetings

• Internal or external audit experience
• Fair knowledge of US GAAP and IIA standards

• You are eager to learn
• You are seeking an opportunity to apply your education and develop new skills
• You are independent but enjoy working with a team
• You want to gain valuable hands‑on experience

• At least a junior (or within one semester of completing your sophomore year) enrolled in an undergraduate or working towards a master’s in an accounting program
• Able to work a minimum of 16 hours a week during Fall/Spring semesters and full time during Summer/Winter breaks
• Excellent analytical and critical‑thinking skills
• Focus on quality and service with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Take initiative and own assignments
• Candidate should be able to interact with all levels of internal personnel
• Candidate should be eligible to legally work in the US
• Graduation date of May 2028 or beyond

The expected pay for this position is $20 per hour.

Veeco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Veeco is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

All communication about open positions and hiring will come from someone with a  email address. You will always have multiple interviews and meet several team members (in‑person or virtually) before we present an offer. We may also check references or conduct a background investigation as part of the offer process. We will never ask you for money for any reason, especially to send equipment or for pre‑employment training.

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