Accounting Intern

The name Sotera Health was inspired by Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety, and reflects the Company’s unwavering commitment to its mission, Safeguarding Global Health®.

Sotera Health Company is a leading global provider of mission-critical sterilization and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry. With a combined tenure across our businesses of nearly 200 years and our industry recognized scientific and technological expertise, we help to ensure the safety of millions of patients and healthcare practitioners around the world every year.

Across our 64 facilities worldwide, we have over 3,000 employees who are dedicated to safety and quality. We are a trusted partner to more than 5,800 customers in over 50 countries, including more than 40 of the top 50 medical device companies and 9 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies.

JOB SUMMARY:

Sotera Health’s Corporate Internship program’s goal is to provide an engaging environment for our interns to launch their career in the corporate landscape and encourage them to achieve their goals and develop their skills. As an Intern, you'll have the opportunity to get involved in meaningful projects and take part in “real-work” experience in your field. You’ll have the opportunity to network with industry leaders and meet and build lasting relationships with peers.  Our interns work 40 hours a week during a 10-week summer program and are based out of headquarters in Broadview Heights, Ohio. 

The Accounting Intern will support the Accounting team with a variety of projects and day-to-day activities, providing hands-on experience in a corporate accounting environment. The intern will have the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge, develop practical accounting skills, and gain exposure to accounting processes and business operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the with Accounting team in the execution of daily accounting activities, month-end close, and special projects as assigned
• Assist with the preparation, analysis, and reconciliation of financial data and supporting documentation
• Gather, organize, and analyze financial information while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Participate in the review and documentation of accounting processes and internal controls
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, and other business functions to support departmental objectives
• Contribute ideas and insights during team meetings and project discussions.
• Participate in any internship trainings, lunch & learns, and other opportunities to better understand our business
• Complete a capstone project and present key learnings and outcomes to leadership at the conclusion of the internship

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Junior or senior level undergraduate status preferred.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2 preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Willing to learn, dependable, and would work well in a team environment.

• Microsoft Office Skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to adjust to a flexible, hybrid work environment

Sotera Health goes to market through its three best-in-class businesses – Sterigenics®, Nordion® and Nelson Labs®. Sterigenics is a leading global provider of outsourced terminal sterilization and irradiation services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, food safety and advanced applications markets. Nordion is the leading global provider of Co-60 and gamma irradiators, which are key components to the gamma sterilization process. Nelson Labs is a global leader in outsourced microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and advisory services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.