What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Internship: Summer 2025 position at Eurofins?
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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
Job Description
- Regular attendance and punctuality, hybrid internship working a hybrid schedule 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 Temporary, Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m., with additional hours, as needed. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Lancaster, PA 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.
