Finance Paid Summer Intern
About The Position
Enzo Life Sciences is a leading provider of research-use-only (RUO) life science products and services, supporting researchers and diagnostics professionals globally. With operations across North America and Europe, our Finance team plays a central role in driving financial discipline, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making across all business units. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Summer Intern to join our team for the summer of 2026. This is a hands-on role for a student pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. The intern will contribute directly to two high-priority initiatives: transitioning our finance document archive to a fully digital system and supporting vendor spend analytics and procurement negotiations.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (rising sophomore, junior, or senior preferred).
- Strong attention to detail — accuracy in document handling and data entry is essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formatting).
- Organized and self-directed; comfortable working independently on structured, multi-week projects.
- Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with document management systems, SharePoint, or similar platforms.
- Prior experience in an office, finance, or administrative role (including campus jobs or internships).
- Basic understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general ledger concepts.
- Interest in procurement, vendor relations, or supply chain finance.
Responsibilities
- Scan, index, and upload legacy paper-based finance documents (invoices, contracts, approvals, bank statements, tax filings, etc.) into our digital document management system.
- Develop and apply a consistent filing taxonomy that supports rapid retrieval during internal and external audits.
- Verify scan quality, resolve naming inconsistencies, and flag incomplete or damaged source documents for review.
- Build and maintain a master document index (Excel or SharePoint-based) so any file can be located within minutes.
- Coordinate with AP, AR, and Accounting team members to ensure all document categories are captured and properly classified.
- Document the digitization process and filing standards so the system is maintainable after the internship concludes.
- Pull and analyze vendor spend data from our ERP system to identify our highest-volume and highest-cost supplier relationships.
- Build summary reports showing spend by vendor, category, and frequency to support negotiation priorities.
- Research industry benchmarks for payment terms (Net 30/45/60/90) and typical discount structures for recurring purchases.
- Assist the CFO and AP team in preparing vendor outreach materials and tracking responses from discount or terms negotiation conversations.
- Maintain a tracker of vendor commitments, follow-up dates, and estimated savings to measure progress.
Benefits
- Direct exposure to the Finance function of a global life sciences company.
- Hands-on experience with financial document governance — a skill valued across audit, compliance, and FP&A careers.
- Real-world procurement and negotiation experience with active vendors.
- Mentorship from the CFO and Finance team members.
- A tangible, completed project to highlight on your resume: a fully digitized and auditable finance archive.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
