Accounting Intern

Neogen Corporation

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Posted 21 days ago

Internship

Lansing, Michigan

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Smart Summary

The intern will assist with monthly financial reporting, including preparing schedules and validating data, while also supporting budgeting and forecasting activities through data gathering and analysis. Key duties involve conducting financial analysis to support business decisions and maintaining financial documentation and databases.

We are looking for a Finance Intern to apply academic knowledge in a corporate finance environment. The role requires someone currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, with strong analytical and Excel skills. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities are also essential for success in this internship.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data Analysis

Variance Analysis

Cost Analysis

Trend Analysis

KPI Tracking

Financial Databases

Financial Modeling

Microsoft Excel

Problem-Solving

Attention To Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication

Job Description

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!

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.

Key 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.

Job 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.

Preferred (Not Required):

  • 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).

What We Offer

  • 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.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

If you are ready to build your skills, gain valuable finance experience, and contribute to impactful projects, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team by submitting your CV for consideration.

WHO IS NEOGEN:

From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our food safety diagnostics are used within farming operations to the production facilities of most of the world’s best-known food companies. Neogen’s solutions are critical to the health and well-being of our customers’ operations – and in turn their consumers. What we do matters!

Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep believe in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust – the principles which guide our everyday decision—making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s the belief in these characteristics that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.

Neogen Corporation

Neogen®’s Solutions Can Be Found at Every Step of the Food Chain. Neogen provides a comprehensive range of solutions and services for the food processing, animal protein and agriculture industries, not only helping to protect the world’s food supply, but also enabling our customers to produce more efficiently and effectively than they could before. We are also proud to serve the companion and performance animal industries, as well as the fields of life sciences and toxicology.

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