Accounting Intern at Neogen Corporation in Lansing, MI

Summary: Neogen Corporation is dedicated to enhancing the quality and safety of the global food supply. As a Finance Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis while working alongside experienced finance professionals. Responsibilities: - Assist with monthly financial reporting, including preparing schedules, updating templates, and validating financial data - Support budgeting and forecasting activities by gathering data, performing variance analysis, and preparing summary reports and presentations - Conduct financial analysis to support business decisions, including cost analysis, trend analysis, and KPI tracking - Partner with cross-functional teams to collect information, research discrepancies, and help ensure data accuracy and completeness - Help maintain financial databases, dashboards, spreadsheets, and documentation - Participate in special projects such as process improvement initiatives, basic financial modeling, system updates, and other ad hoc tasks to support the finance organization Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related field from an accredited institution - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret numerical data and identify trends - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, basic functions, spreadsheets); familiarity with financial modeling or data analysis tools is a plus - Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines - Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to ERP or financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) - Coursework or foundational knowledge in accounting principles and/or corporate finance - Interest in or exposure to data visualization tools (such as Power BI or Tableau) Required Skills: Financial reporting, Budgeting, forecasting, Data analysis Important Skills: Microsoft Excel, Analytical skills Nice-to-Have Skills: ERP systems exposure, Data visualization tools Benefits: A standard benefits package consistent with an entry-level internship in the United States, in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.