Job Description

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

The Internal Audit internship at STERIS provides hands-on experience in evaluating business processes, internal controls, and compliance with company policies and regulations. Interns will assist in performing risk assessments, testing controls, and preparing audit documentation, gaining exposure to financial, operational, and I&T audits. This role offers the opportunity to develop analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills while learning industry best practices and audit methodologies at global healthcare organization. Additionally, interns will benefit from mentorship, networking opportunities, and insight into potential career paths within audit, finance/accounting, and compliance.

Key Program Info: 

• Dates: Summer 2026 with potential for extension into the school year
• Location: Mentor, OH
• Work Environment: Remote - candidates will need to be within commuting distance of Mentor office for onsite events as needed

What You'll Do as an Internal Audit Intern

• Assist in execution of operational, I&T, and financial audits.
• Attend on-site and/or virtual inventory verification procedures and perform related audit work.
• Perform testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, business processes, and procedures.
• Prepare conclusions through workpapers for review by Internal Audit management
• Perform follow-up with process owners to address questions and request documentation.
• Ensure adequate and timely corrective action taken by management on audit recommendations.
• Shadow team members.
• Support administrative tasks (e.g., scheduling, file management).

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

• Currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate degree program in Business or Information Technology fields such as Accounting, Finance, Economics, Internal Audit, Computer Science, or Information Technology.
• Sophomore year requirements must be completed by program start date (May 2026)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.

Preferred:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Other:

• Clear and effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical/quantitative skills.
• Ability to analyze requirements and troubleshoot problems.
• Adaptability to changing priorities.
• Self-motivated and a quick learner.

Pay rate for this opportunity is $20/hr.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed.  Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio.  Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit .

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.

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