Finance Internship

Abec,-Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ABEC in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a Finance Intern to support the Finance team with project-based work and daily financial tasks. The role offers exposure to financial operations, reporting, data analysis, and process improvement initiatives.

The intern will contribute to departmental goals by assisting with routine tasks and leading or supporting meaningful projects designed to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy, while developing analytical and professional skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with other Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance team through project-based assignments and day-to-day financial activities.
• Assist with routine finance tasks while contributing to up to three meaningful projects.
• Contribute to efficiency, reporting accuracy, or overall financial processes.
• Gain exposure to financial operations, reporting, data analysis, and process improvement.

Skills

Financial data analysis

ERP familiarity

Process improvement

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree (in progress) in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Description

Location

Bethlehem, PA

Job Type

full-time M-F temporary paid

Company Background

For over 50 years, ABEC has been a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. ABEC’s unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity. ABEC’s products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, and stainless steel and single use bioprocess equipment, including bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems.

Position Summary

The Finance Intern will support the Finance team through a combination of project-based assignments and day-to-day financial activities. This internship provides exposure to financial operations, reporting, data analysis, and process improvement initiatives. The intern will contribute to departmental goals by assisting with routine finance tasks while also leading or supporting up to three meaningful projects designed to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, or overall financial processes.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with financial data and reporting.
• Familiarity with ERP systems or financial software.
• Interest in process improvement, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI is a plus.

Learning Opportunities

• Exposure to corporate finance operations and financial reporting.
• Experience leading and participating in impactful business projects.
• Development of analytical, technical, and professional skills.
• Opportunity to collaborate with finance professionals and business partners globally.
• Opportunity to gain experience presenting business recommendations and project outcomes to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with other Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.