Business SOX Audit Intern

Primary Purpose: Offer students a period of paid practical experience in the industry relating to their field of study. This experience is valuable to students as a means of allowing them to experience how their studies are applied in the "real world", as work experience.

This is a remote position available in the United States.

Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-quality child care, elder care, and educational support. Our workplace reflects this commitment—with collaborative environments, meaningful benefits, and a culture that supports both career growth and personal well-being. Whether you’re caring for children or powering the systems and partnerships that make it all possible, at Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and audit support to the Internal Audit team.

• Schedule and coordinate meetings, walkthroughs, and conference calls with audit stakeholders and process owners.

• Assist with SOX business process control testing and audit activities under the supervision of Internal Audit management.

• Collect, organize, and maintain audit workpapers and supporting documentation to ensure completeness and proper retention.

• Assist with requesting and tracking audit documentation and other information required for audit testing.

• Perform basic data analytics, data validation, and testing procedures to support audit objectives.

• Prepare status reports and summarize key information, outstanding items, and testing progress for management review.

• Draft memos, meeting notes, and presentations to support audit planning, testing, and reporting activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS diploma required.
• Must be enrolled as either a full time or part time student.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Completed at least the junior year of undergraduate study.
• Demonstrated interest in auditing, accounting, financial reporting and mgmt.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fundamental knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, financial analysis, and management information systems.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize competing deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.

• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify issues, evaluate information, and support sound conclusions.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment.

• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new technologies, tools, and business processes.

• Experience using AI-powered tools to improve productivity, perform data analysis, or automate routine tasks is preferred.

• Experience developing, configuring, or utilizing AI agents and workflow automation solutions is a plus.

At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position.

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is between $13.00-$35.00 The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits:

• SpringHealth
• Perks at Work
• 401k

Deadline to apply: This position is anticipated to remain open until 9/11/26

Life at Bright Horizons:

At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.