Financial Analyst Intern

RXinsider LTD.; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage (day one)

ESP P stock purchase plan

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays & PTO 20–35 days

Commuting benefits

Employee Discount Program

Employee Assistance Program

Childcare benefits

Job summary

Baxter is seeking a Financial Analyst Intern in Deerfield, IL to gain hands-on experience in corporate accounting and finance. You will work on critical metrics, collaborate across teams, and contribute to forecasting and strategic analysis.

Join a program that emphasizes mentorship, attention to detail, and the ability to influence month-end processes and financial reporting with supportive leadership.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance/Accounting; minimum GPA 3.0.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a team-oriented environment.
• Detail- and results-oriented.
• Analytical skills with ability to contribute to accounting processes, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint; solid finance and accounting knowledge.
• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze monthly and quarterly financial results and prepare key reporting.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Enable internal decision-making and investment prioritization via financial models.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, prepare month-end close entries, and review account trends.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and team functions.

Skills

Finance

Accounting

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

This is whereyour work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Your Role at Baxter

The Financial Analyst Intern position provides aspiring, financially oriented business students a range of outstanding experiences in corporate accounting and finance. In this role, whether you are tracking critical performance metrics, collaborating cross‑functionally with other teams, or forecasting the future landscape of the business, our leaders will use your work to drive the strategic decisions of the company. While you’ll be expected to have a keen attention to detail in month‑end reporting and ad‑hoc modeling, you’ll also be challenged to think creatively to improve processes and handle big picture projects. Additionally, you’ll receive structured training and guided mentorship from appointed teammates.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Analysis of monthly and quarterly financial results and business drivers; preparation of critical financial reporting
• Ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes
• Enablement of internal decision‑making and investment prioritization via financial models and analytics
• Responsible for reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, preparation of month‑end close journal entries, and review of account trending
• Contribution to ad hoc projects and specialized team functions

What You’ll Bring

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related field of study. Minimum GPA of 3.0 required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt quickly in a complex, team‑oriented environment
• Detail and results oriented
• Analytical skills with ability to contribute to accounting processes, financial analysis, and reporting
• Robust technical proficiencies (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint), finance and accounting knowledge, and business acumen
• Capable of handling several projects/tasks at once
• Ability to work in a team‑oriented environment.
• Detail Oriented.
• Technical and financial knowledge including, internal control requirements and accounting principles as well as understanding of relevant business environment.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

• Medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short‑term and long‑term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs.
• Paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave.
• Commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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