Accounting Intern
Neogen Corporation
Summary
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.
Job description
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.
Requirements
- 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
Company overview
Neogen Corporation is an international food safety company founded in 1982 and headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. The company specializes in providing comprehensive testing solutions and diagnostic products for detecting dangerous substances in food, including pathogens, allergens, mycotoxins, and contaminants. Neogen operates through two main segments: Food Safety and Animal Safety, offering a wide range of test kits, instruments, and genomic solutions. With a global presence in nearly 40 countries, the company serves food processing, animal protein, agriculture, and companion animal industries. Neogen's product portfolio includes over 100 drug detection test kits and advanced technologies for food quality assurance. The company has expanded through strategic acquisitions, including the merger with 3M's food-safety business in 2022, strengthening its position as a leader in food safety testing and diagnostics worldwide.