Accounting Intern

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!

Accounting Intern

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!

Neogen is seeking an Accounting Intern to join our Finance team. This internship provides an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a corporate environment while gaining hands-on experience with accounting and financial processes. The intern will work alongside experienced professionals, support day-to-day activities and projects, and develop practical skills that provide a strong foundation for a career in accounting or finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly financial reporting, including preparing schedules, updating templates, and validating financial data.
• Support accounting and financial analysis activities, including researching discrepancies and ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting by gathering data, performing variance analysis, and preparing summary reports.
• Perform cost, trend, and KPI analysis to support business decision-making.
• Maintain financial spreadsheets, databases, dashboards, and supporting documentation.
• Partner with Finance and cross-functional teams to gather information and complete assigned projects.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives and system-related projects.
• Support basic financial modeling and other ad hoc accounting and finance activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles and financial concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, functions, and spreadsheets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting coursework or previous accounting/finance internship experience.
• Exposure to ERP or financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
• Experience with or interest in data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

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.