Internal Audit Intern

Location: Colmar, PA, US

Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products.  Today, we have more than 3,800 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, reaching a revenue of $2.13 billion in 2025.

Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.

Job Summary

The Internal Audit summer internship at Dorman offers an exciting opportunity at one of the Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia region! This program will provide an opportunity to work with a company-focused, high-energy team. Over the course of the program, the participant will learn the fundamentals of being a part of a critical department of a global organization and gain an understanding of the automotive aftermarket industry. This will be an all-encompassing experience to enhance the intern's communication, organizational, and detail-oriented skills, all while gaining knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and narratives (i.e., Fixed Assets, Financial Reporting, Procure to Pay, Inventory, Revenue, etc.,) in addition supporting all aspects of the internal audit process and providing an opportunity to understand and work with contributors across numerous departments throughout the organization. This is a hybrid role in our corporate location in suburban Philadelphia (Colmar, PA), work from home 2 days a week.

Primary Duties

Understanding the importance of the Internal Audit Process, including learning the methodology and getting involved in audit projects (i.e., SOX 404 Compliance).

With the support of department management, execute aspects of the audit process, including planning, coordinating meetings, control testing, work paper documentation, and any additional ad-hoc requests.

Obtain an understanding of the company’s operational processes and supporting technologies (i.e., SAP) by reviewing the prior year’s documentation and through inquiry with management.

Retrieve data from various systems (i.e., SAP).

Provide clear and concise documentation of the work performed.

Manage workload to complete testing according to schedule.

Reports on progress in the internship program and feedback about the program to management.

Qualifications

Completed Business, Finance, or Accounting related coursework (preferred).

Interest in Finance, Accounting, or Auditing.

Aptitude to actively manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Strong attention to detail.

Strong analytical skills.

Ability to obtain direction from audit project leads and perform requested tasks while proactively seeking guidance to ensure complete understanding.

Must possess a high degree of integrity and professionalism.

Physical Requirement: Capability to lift 20 pounds.

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen. Noise level is usually moderate.

Education / Experience

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university. Majoring in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems Management, Data & Analytics, or a related field.

Minimum completion of two years or more of college preferred before the start of your internship.

Minimum of 3.0 GPA.

Work experience, and/or involvement with professional clubs/organizations.Relevant internship experience preferred.

What the Intern will Learn

During the internship, the student will have the opportunity to:

Gain practical knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance, including control testing and narratives across key areas such as Fixed Assets, Financial Reporting, Procure to Pay, Inventory, and Revenue.

Learn the end-to-end Internal Audit methodology, from planning and coordinating meetings to executing control testing and preparing clear, audit-ready work paper documentation.

Develop hands-on experience with enterprise systems like SAP, including retrieving and analyzing data, while building an understanding of the company's operational processes through cross-departmental collaboration.

The US base rate for this full-time position is $22/hr. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Compensation decisions are made based on the specific facts and circumstances of each role and candidate.

Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.  www.DormanProducts.com