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Port Washington, NY
19-21 Hourly
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Port Washington, NY
19-21 Hourly
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This internship provides hands-on experience in accounting processes such as ledger maintenance, financial reporting, variance analysis, and internal controls, aimed at students pursuing accounting or finance degrees.
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We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Intern currently in their junior year of a four-year accounting or finance degree program. This role provides hands-on exposure to core accounting and financial processes, supporting the finance team in daily operations, reporting, and analysis.

The ideal candidate will gain practical experience in financial reporting, general ledger activities, and basic financial analysis while developing a strong foundation in corporate accounting practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with general ledger maintenance, including journal entry preparation and account reconciliations

  • Support reconciliations of balance sheet accounts at month end

  • Help maintain accurate financial records and documentation

  • Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports

  • Support variance analysis and budget vs. actual reporting

  • Prepare functional spend actuals for forecast

  • Compile financial data for management review

  • Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies

  • Assist with month end or any audit preparation

  • Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

  • Junior-level standing required

  • Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP)

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables preferred)

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

This is a paid summer internship that will run through August 7, 2026 only.

The annual salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $19/hour - $21/hour . This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. 

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. 

 

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. 

 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.


For more information, visit www.danaher.com.


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