Finance Paid Summer Intern
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Job Location:
Farmingdale, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 17 - 18
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Farmingdale NY
Summer 2026 Part-Time 20 hrs/week MondayThursday 8:00 AM 1:00 PM
About Enzo Life Sciences
Enzo Life Sciences is a leading provider of research-use-only (RUO) life science products and services supporting researchers and diagnostics professionals globally. With operations across North America and Europe our Finance team plays a central role in driving financial discipline operational efficiency and strategic decision-making across all business units.
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Summer Intern to join our team for the summer of 2026. This is a hands-on role for a student pursuing a degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field. The intern will contribute directly to two high-priority initiatives: transitioning our finance document archive to a fully digital system and supporting vendor spend analytics and procurement negotiations.
Key Responsibilities
Document Digitization & Archive Organization (Primary approx. 70% of time)
- Scan index and upload legacy paper-based finance documents (invoices contracts approvals bank statements tax filings etc.) into our digital document management system.
- Develop and apply a consistent filing taxonomy that supports rapid retrieval during internal and external audits.
- Verify scan quality resolve naming inconsistencies and flag incomplete or damaged source documents for review.
- Build and maintain a master document index (Excel or SharePoint-based) so any file can be located within minutes.
- Coordinate with AP AR and Accounting team members to ensure all document categories are captured and properly classified.
- Document the digitization process and filing standards so the system is maintainable after the internship concludes.
Vendor Spend Analysis & Procurement Support (Secondary approx. 30% of time)
- Pull and analyze vendor spend data from our ERP system to identify our highest-volume and highest-cost supplier relationships.
- Build summary reports showing spend by vendor category and frequency to support negotiation priorities.
- Research industry benchmarks for payment terms (Net 30/45/60/90) and typical discount structures for recurring purchases.
- Assist the CFO and AP team in preparing vendor outreach materials and tracking responses from discount or terms negotiation conversations.
- Maintain a tracker of vendor commitments follow-up dates and estimated savings to measure progress.
Qualifications
Required
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field (rising sophomore junior or senior preferred).
- Strong attention to detail accuracy in document handling and data entry is essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP basic formatting).
- Organized and self-directed; comfortable working independently on structured multi-week projects.
- Professional communication skills both written and verbal.
Preferred
- Familiarity with document management systems SharePoint or similar platforms.
- Prior experience in an office finance or administrative role (including campus jobs or internships).
- Basic understanding of accounts payable accounts receivable or general ledger concepts.
- Interest in procurement vendor relations or supply chain finance.
Schedule & Compensation
Schedule:Monday Thursday 8:00 AM 1:00 PM
Hours:20 hours per week
Duration:Summer 2026 (approximately 1012 weeks; exact dates TBD)
Location:On-site Farmingdale NY
Compensation:Paid internship $17-$18 rate commensurate with experience
What You Will Gain
- Direct exposure to the Finance function of a global life sciences company.
- Hands-on experience with financial document governance a skill valued across audit compliance and FP&A careers.
- Real-world procurement and negotiation experience with active vendors.
- Mentorship from the CFO and Finance team members.
- A tangible completed project to highlight on your resume: a fully digitized and auditable finance archive.
Please send your application including your salary expectations directly to Human Resources (). If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Required Experience:
Intern
