Accounting Intern

Neogen Corporation • Lansing, MI

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About The Position

Are you eager to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world corporate finance environment? As a Finance Intern , you will work alongside experienced finance professionals and gain hands-on exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis. This entry-level internship is an excellent opportunity for a motivated student to develop practical skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and build a strong foundation for a future career in finance.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret numerical data and identify trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, basic functions, spreadsheets); familiarity with financial modeling or data analysis tools is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to ERP or financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Coursework or foundational knowledge in accounting principles and/or corporate finance.
• Interest in or exposure to data visualization tools (such as Power BI or Tableau).

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly financial reporting, including preparing schedules, updating templates, and validating financial data.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by gathering data, performing variance analysis, and preparing summary reports and presentations.
• Conduct financial analysis to support business decisions, including cost analysis, trend analysis, and KPI tracking.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to collect information, research discrepancies, and help ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Help maintain financial databases, dashboards, spreadsheets, and documentation.
• Participate in special projects such as process improvement initiatives, basic financial modeling, system updates, and other ad hoc tasks to support the finance organization.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience with real-world financial processes, tools, and systems in a corporate setting.
• Opportunities to collaborate and network with finance and business leaders across multiple functional areas.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis activities that support business decision-making.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship, feedback, and learning resources to support your growth.
• A standard benefits package consistent with an entry-level internship in the United States, in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees