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Wayfair IT Audit Co-op - July 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts
IT Audit Co-op - July 2025
Program Dates: July 7, 2025 - December 19, 2025
*This is a Boston based opportunity with a 4 day in office expectation
Who We Are:
Wayfair (http://wayfair.com/) is a leader in the e-commerce space for all things home. Using technology and data to create a best-in-class experience for our customers gives us a competitive advantage in the global homegoods market!
Wayfair’s IT audit audit team consists of detail-oriented, highly organized individuals who oversee the company's financial well-being while supporting operational and general business planning. We are dedicated to meeting new challenges head on at each milestone in Wayfair's development and can adapt to changes within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Wayfair's IT audit team is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the integrity and security of the company's IT systems and processes. This includes conducting audits to assess the effectiveness of IT controls, compliance with relevant regulations, and the overall security posture of Wayfair's IT infrastructure. By identifying potential risks, recommending improvements, the IT audit team ensures IT systems support the company's business objectives while maintaining high standards of security and compliance.
What You’ll Do:
This role offers the chance to collaborate cross-functional stakeholders across Accounting, Operations, Technology, and other Wayfair Organizations to deliver project success.
You will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in accounting, business, and information systems to identify Wayfair business and IT risks and drive improvements to financial critical processes.
You will help to review Wayfair internal controls and perform analysis to business and technology data from internal stakeholders to assist management synthesize key audit decisions.
You will gain the experience of documenting Wayfair audit workpapers by leveraging Wayfair audit policies and industry standards
What You’ll Need:
Basic Qualifications:
Current Sophomore, Junior, or Senior student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Information Technology, Information System, Computer Science, Finance, Business Administration or other related majors with a 3.0 GPA minimum
Must be returning to the course of study following the completion of the Co-op
Ability to commit to working 40 hours/week (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday) from July 7 to December 19, 2025 in our Boston office
You must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
Basic understanding of accounting principles, auditing and IT knowledge
Academic experience, coursework or projects related to information systems, auditing, or accounting
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, coupled with attention to detail
We are looking for candidates who are comfortable and excited to work and learn in a synergistic business and technology environment.
Wayfair Co-op Program Overview:
Based in Wayfair’s Boston headquarters, our co-op program is a six-month, full-time, paid program that runs twice annually in January to June and July to December. Through the co-op program, students have the opportunity to gain impactful professional experience in their major or career field of interest by fully integrating with Wayfair business units. In addition to exciting project work, Wayfair co-ops have the opportunity to build their professional networks, take advantage of training offerings, and attend social events throughout the program.
Wayfair's In-Office Policy:
All Boston-based interns, co-ops, and corporate employees will be in office in a hybrid capacity. Employees will work in the office on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and work remotely Friday.
Massachusetts Applicants: I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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