About the role#
Neogen is seeking an Accounting Intern to join our Finance team in Lansing. This role offers the chance to apply your classroom knowledge in a corporate setting while gaining hands-on experience with daily financial processes. You will work alongside experienced professionals to develop practical skills that provide a foundation for your future career.
What you'll do#
- Assist with monthly financial reporting by preparing schedules, updating templates, and validating data.
- Support accounting and financial analysis tasks, including researching discrepancies to ensure accuracy.
- Help with budgeting and forecasting through data collection, variance analysis, and summary report preparation.
- Perform cost, trend, and KPI analysis to support business decisions.
- Maintain financial spreadsheets, databases, dashboards, and documentation.
- Partner with Finance and cross-functional teams to gather information for projects.
- Assist with process improvement initiatives and system-related work.
- Support basic financial modeling and other ad hoc accounting activities.
What you'll need#
- 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 and functions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Previous accounting coursework or internship experience is preferred.
- Exposure to ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite is a plus.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Lansing, Michigan.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About Neogen Corporation
Neogen Corporation operates in the biotechnology research sector. Founded in 1982, the company provides services for food processing, agriculture, and animal protein industries. It also supports life sciences, toxicology, and the companion animal market. The firm is based in Lansing, Michigan, and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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