Summer Intern

Danaher

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Town of North Hempstead, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will support the finance team with general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and the preparation of financial reports. They will also assist in variance analysis and ensure adherence to internal accounting policies and controls.

Qualifications

You are currently a junior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. You possess a basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and are proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables.

Must Have Skills for ATS

GAAP

Microsoft Excel

formulas

pivot tables

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Intern currently in their junior year of a four-year accounting or finance degree program. This role provides hands-on exposure to core accounting and financial processes, supporting the finance team in daily operations, reporting, and analysis.

The ideal candidate will gain practical experience in financial reporting, general ledger activities, and basic financial analysis while developing a strong foundation in corporate accounting practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with general ledger maintenance, including journal entry preparation and account reconciliations

  • Support reconciliations of balance sheet accounts at month end

  • Help maintain accurate financial records and documentation

  • Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports

  • Support variance analysis and budget vs. actual reporting

  • Prepare functional spend actuals for forecast

  • Compile financial data for management review

  • Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies

  • Assist with month end or any audit preparation

  • Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

  • Junior-level standing required

  • Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP)

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables preferred)

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

This is a paid summer internship that will run through August 7, 2026 only.

The annual salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $19/hour - $21/hour . This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. 

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. 

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.


For more information, visit www.danaher.com.


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Danaher

Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, committed to accelerating the power of science and technology to improve human health. We partner with customers around the world to accelerate breakthroughs from idea to impact, moving with the speed and certainty they need to advance life‑changing science. By working side‑by‑side with researchers, scientists, and clinicians, we solve their hardest problems—together, bringing the right expertise, technologies, and partners from across our portfolio to architect the most effective solutions. Through our connected ecosystem of companies operating at global scale, we help customers streamline and integrate their workflows across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, and beyond—empowering them to achieve results faster, with greater confidence.
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