Accounting Intern

Overview

Waters Corporation is always looking to hire outstanding future talent for our company. The Finance Team is looking to hire a summer intern out of our Milford, Massachusetts. This internship is a phenomenal opportunity to gain real-world experience while working at the world's leading specialty measurement company. This internship will last approximately ten weeks and the program will commence in the spring/summer of 2027.

Waters is laser focused on:

With our scientific expertise, we aim to solve problems that matter. We develop innovative analytical technologies to catalyze groundbreaking advancements in drug discovery, propel clinical development, and ensure the safety and quality of both small and large molecule therapies, including novel modalities such as Cell & Gene Therapy and mRNA.

Our people are paramount in enabling us to solve problems that matter. Waters is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that is representative of the societies we live in. Our approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is designed to shift attitudes, foster inclusive behaviors, and encourage increased representation of employees with diverse backgrounds.

With operations in over 35 countries and a global team of over 8,000, our work goes beyond the life sciences. We contribute to ensuring the safety of food and water, such as precise PFAS measurement, and advancing new materials and technology, including batteries for electric vehicles.

Responsibilities:

Summer 2027 Finance Internship:

Are you a driven undergraduate student eager to immerse yourself in the world of finance? Look no further! We are offering several Financial Planning and Analysis positions, positions in Milford, MA, and in New Castle, DE.

Pay Range: $22-25 per hour depending on education level and experience.

• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close activities.
• Support account reconciliations and balance sheet analysis.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with accounting documentation.
• Analyze financial data and investigate account fluctuations.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Support process improvement initiatives and standardization efforts.
• Participate in special projects involving systems, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams across global locations.

At Waters, we view the internship program as a mutually beneficial opportunity designed to equip students real world experience, while learning from industry leaders in their functional area of choice. Our goal is that an internship at Waters will enable you to build your network as an early career professional, fast tracking your future career prospects and setting you up for success in the job market.

A few key attributes we are seeking in intern candidates include:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in public accounting, corporate accounting, or financial reporting.

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the…