Accounting & Finance Intern

Company: Eurofins
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: March 21, 2020

Job Description:

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics 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, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 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 specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2019, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR --- 4.56 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Eurofins, Inc. National Service Center ("NSC") located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is searching for an Intern to support the Finance and Accounting department in Lancaster, PA. The internship program will take place over during the summer 2020 (with an option to be ongoing part-time hours throughout the school year).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• As an Intern, your primary responsibility will be to support the NSC Accounting team for the US-based Eurofins companies.
• Assist with preparing accurate and timely financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, quarterly reviews, annual audits, and annual budget.
• Assist with preparing general ledger entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and preparing and analyze financial data.
• Assist with creating and modifying financial reports on the accounting financial reports software.
• Assist with coordinating month end and year-end closing process.
• Assist with preparing mid-year review and year-end audit work papers and assist independent auditors during field work.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports.
• Operate personal computer in an efficient and accurate manner with the company provided software programs that include Great Plains Accounting, Word, Excel, and others.
• Work with both inside and outside auditors in a professional manner.
• Ensure that confidentiality regarding employees, clients, or vendors is not disclosed to anyone except as authorized by corporate officials or as approved in writing by the Accounting Manager, or designate.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  Qualifications
  
  Qualifications
  
  • Currently enrolled as a junior or graduating senior in an undergraduate degree in Accounting;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to communicate with individuals with all levels of technical and non-technical skill sets (i.e. Developers, Project Managers and external Customers);
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team with a courteous and professional attitude;
  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills;
  • Experience with financial statement consolidation is preferred.
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office with focus on Excel
  • Authorized to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
    
    Additional Information
    
    Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.
    
    • Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
    • Life and disability insurance
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Paid vacation and holidays
      Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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