Finance Intern

Veeco Instruments Inc.; Plainview (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Veeco Instruments Inc. in Plainview, NY is seeking a Finance Intern to assist with expense compliance and month-end processes.

You will review travel and expense submissions, document audit findings, and participate in bank reconciliations and journal entries to strengthen financial reporting. This role provides hands-on experience with corporate finance controls, exposure to audit methods, and practical financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Sophomore–senior in accounting/finance program.
• GPA 3.2+ or equivalent.
• 15–20 hours/week fall/spring; 40 hours/week during breaks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Able to work Eastern Time hours; onsite 1–2 days/week preferred near Plainview, NY.

Responsibilities

• Review employee travel and expense submissions for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Use Chrome River to identify exceptions and guide resolutions.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and research differences for month-end close.
• Prepare recurring journal entries and monthly accruals with supporting documentation.
• Translate audit activity into reports highlighting trends and follow-up needs.
• Coordinate with employees and external providers to resolve questions and maintain processes.
• Grow accounting judgment through coaching from the Manager of Corporate Finance.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Chrome River

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About Veeco

You probably don’t realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It’s a bold statement, but it is true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the world’s collective knowledge, to the cloud-based services where all that information lives, to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming and so much more, our technology is all around us.

We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting-edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Along with the world’s leading technology companies, many of which are household names, we help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world.

We’re looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at www.veeco.com/careers.

Overview

Accurate expense compliance and timely month-end accounting are essential to keeping Veeco’s global technology business moving with confidence. As a Finance Intern reporting to the Manager of Corporate Finance, you will review employee travel and expense activity, resolve submission issues, and contribute to bank reconciliations and journal entries that strengthen the quality of financial reporting. Your work will connect you with employees across the organization and give you practical experience with corporate accounting controls, audit methods, and financial analysis. You will build a foundation for a career in accounting or finance while contributing meaningful work from the start.

Responsibilities

Safeguard the integrity of Veeco’s travel and expense program by reviewing employee submissions for accuracy, required documentation, and compliance with company policy.

Use Chrome River, Veeco’s web-based travel and expense management system, to identify exceptions, document audit findings, and guide employees toward timely resolution.

Contribute to an accurate and efficient month-end close by preparing monthly bank reconciliations and researching differences.

Prepare recurring journal entries and monthly accruals with complete, well-organized supporting documentation.

Translate audit and accounting activity into clear reports and analyses that highlight trends, exceptions, and follow-up needs.

Coordinate professionally with employees and external service providers to resolve questions and maintain dependable finance processes.

Improve your accounting judgment and technical capability through direct coaching from the Manager of Corporate Finance and exposure to broader corporate finance work.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior in an accredited bachelor’s degree program in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.

Cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher, or the equivalent under the institution’s grading system.

Available to work 15-20 hours per week during fall and spring semesters and 40 hours per week during summer and winter academic breaks.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Able to work during Eastern Time business hours; candidates within commuting distance of the Plainview, New York office who can work onsite one or two days per week are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of foundational accounting concepts, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial controls.

Skilled at reviewing detailed transactions and supporting documents to identify errors, missing information, and policy exceptions.

Ability to organize work accurately across recurring deadlines while protecting confidential financial and employee information.

Comfort learning web-based finance systems; experience with Chrome River or another expense management platform is preferred.

Ability to use Microsoft Excel to organize data, perform basic calculations, and create clear summaries; familiarity with lookup functions and pivot tables is preferred.

Skilled at explaining policy requirements and resolving questions with employees in a clear, respectful, and service-focused manner.

Curiosity to learn beyond assigned processes and apply feedback to increasingly complex accounting and finance work.

Salary and Benefits

The pay rate for this position is $20/hr.

Veeco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Veecois committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Notice to Applicants

All communication about open positions and hiring will come from someone with a @veeco.com email address. You will always have multiple interviews and meet several team members (in-person or virtually) before we present an offer. We may also check references or conduct a background investigation as part of the offer process. We will never ask you for money for any reason, especially to send equipment or for pre-employment training. If you have any questions or concerns, or if someone has reached out to you and you think it might be a scam, please get in touch with us at [e-mail].