Job Description:

About the Job

The Intern, Finance and Accounting role works with many areas of the broader Corporate Management Team, dependent upon the relevant needs of the team throughout the summer. This includes general ledger accounting, cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial planning and analysis, payroll, and equity administration. The Finance & Accounting Intern will have exposure to the details and high volume of work involved in operating the finances of a growing company that maintains an efficient and tight close schedule. The intern will also gain knowledge of various accounting software systems used to process daily transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Accounting Team with month-end close processes such as fixed assets, accruals, prepaids, cash, expense tracking, and account reconciliations.

• Assist with Accounts Payable functions as needed.

• Assist with Accounts Receivable functions, which may include customer invoice preparation and customer payment follow up.

• Participate in projects and perform duties within the Corporate Management function as assigned.

• Support financial planning and analysis functions related to budgeting/forecasting.

• Support Cost Accounting team with close processes or projects as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Rising senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of basic accounting principles

• Ability to multi-task and remain flexible with changing priorities

• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential information

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Strong listening and communication skills and effective collaboration skills

• High attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• Understanding of HIPAA and importance of privacy of patient data

• Commitment to FMI values: patients, innovation, collaboration, and passion

#LI-HybridFoundation Medicine, Inc. (FMI) began with an idea - to simplify the complex nature of cancer genomics, bringing cutting-edge science and technology to everyday cancer care. Our approach generates insights that help doctors match patients to more treatment options and helps accelerate the development of new therapies. Foundation Medicine is the culmination of talented people coming together to realize an important vision, and the work we do every day impacts real lives.

Foundation Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, age, or national origin. Further, qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also FMI's EEO Statement and EEO is the Law and Supplement . If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form . (EOE/AAP Employer)

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