Summer 2024 Accounting Internship
- Intern
Company Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialized clinical diagnostics testing.
Job Description
- Regular attendance and punctuality, hybrid internship working remotely and onsite from mid-May to mid-August.
- Assist in the preparation of general ledger entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and preparing and analyzing financial data.
- Assist in the approval and verification of proper coding for employee and business expenses.
- Assist with cash payment preparation and cash flow monitoring.
- Assist in the monitoring and reconciliation of the company’s cash pooling accounts.
- Assist in recording monthly sales activity for legal entities.
- Assist in the monitoring and determination of proper accruals for tax and audit.
- Assist with coordinating, updating, and maintain fixed assets and depreciation schedules on the company’s accounting software.
- Assist with recording and reconciling activity on leases / loans.
- Assist in the preparation of audit work deliverables.
- Assist with the loading of financial budgets to Great Plains.
- Work within the company’s software programs that include Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, Coupa, SAP Concur, Microsoft Office, and others.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate would possess :
- Strong computer skills especially within Microsoft Office.
- High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
- Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and manage competing demands.
- Attention to detail in establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail, demonstrated proficiency in work, good communication skills, pride in appearance and conduct.
- Meticulous work habits, cooperative and pleasant with coworkers.
- Strong communication skills.
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
- In-progress Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and / or Finance.
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
Additional Information
Position is Full-Time, Temporary (mid-May through mid-August) Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with additional hours, as needed. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Lancaster, PA or Des Moines, IA are encouraged to apply.
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.