*Internal Audit Intern

Internal Audit Summer Intern Denver, CO 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:

The Internal Audit Summer Intern will support the Corporate Internal Audit team while providing hands-on exposure to auditing business processes that support property operations, resident billing and collections, capital expenditures, inventory management, compliance, and corporate shared services. The internship is designed to develop foundational audit, risk, and analytical skills while offering practical insight into how internal audit supports governance, operational efficiency, and scalability in a real estate-focused operating environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with planning and execution of internal audits covering: Community operations and property-level controls Rental income, resident billing, and cash handling processes Utilities, accounts payable, and vendor management Capital expenditures, maintenance, and inventory controls Corporate functions such as accounting, payroll, HR, and IT Perform walkthroughs and basic control testing for HQ and field-based processes Document audit procedures, narratives, and testing results in workpapers Analyze financial and operational data across multiple communities to identify trends, risks, and anomalies Support compliance activities related to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices Assist with follow-up testing on remediation of audit findings Participate in interviews and meetings with corporate and operations leadership Contribute to special projects, process improvements, and ad hoc analyses

Learning Objectives:

Understand internal controls in a geographically dispersed, property-based operating model Learn how HQ functions support field operations at scale Gain exposure to risk areas unique to manufactured housing communities, including revenue, utilities, vendor spend, and capital maintenance Develop professional skills in audit documentation, data analysis, and stakeholder communication Experience how internal audit partners with operations to drive consistency, efficiency, and compliance

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university - rising Junior or Senior preferred Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Real Estate, Information Systems, or a related field Coursework in auditing, accounting, or real estate finance preferred Interest in internal audit, operational risk, or property management preferred Basic understanding of accounting principles and business processes Strong attention to detail and analytical skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word Experience working with large data sets or dashboards (Excel analytics, Incorta, or similar) Strong written and verbal communication skills This internship opportunity may also serve as a pathway to a full-time position within YES Communities.

COMPENSATION

$20-25 hourly We've been alerted to fraudulent recruiting outreach impersonating our company. We never request payment, gift cards, or personal financial information during hiring. All legitimate roles are posted on our official website https://www.yescommunities.com/Careers and all communication will come from email with the @yescommunities.com domain. The YES Difference Competitive salary | Comprehensive health benefits | Life, long and short-term disability insurance | 401(k) with company match YES I can help

• YES We are a team
• YES We add value
• YES We build community YES Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer