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Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting/Finance Intern to join our dynamic team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of accounting/finance, including month end close, budgeting, system integration and finance support activities. The ideal candidate will support our accounting/finance operations and contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of our processes.

This full-time ten-week internship program will take place June through August of 2025.

Key Responsibilities
Month End Close:

• Perform journal entries within QAD and/or SAP during the month end close.

• Monitor and analyze the financial results for the month/quarter to provide key drivers to leadership.

• Execute on quarterly account reconciliations including preparation, submission and follow-ups.

Budgeting:

• Assist in the creation of cost center templates for the Libertyville team.

• Communicate with cost center owners regarding data requirements, headcount and timelines for templates.

• Support in the consolidation of the cost center templates for the Budgeting cycle.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand the drivers of the Budget roll-up.

System Integration:

• Assist in the UAT testing for Libertyville move to SAP from QAD

• Support in documenting processes within SAP.

• Verifying data within SAP for the current integration step

General Accounting/Finance:

• Assist in the implementation of accounting/finance improvement projects and initiatives.

• Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to discussions on accounting/finance strategies.

• Support the preparation of reports and presentations related to accounting/finance performance and activities.

• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Basic understanding of Accounting & Finance principles and practices is a plus.

• Prior internship or work experience in Accounting or Finance is a plus but not required.

• All candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of hire.  Please note that immigration or visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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