Undergrad Finance and Accounting Internship

About the role

Ecolab is seeking Finance and Accounting Interns to join our summer 2027 Internship program. This internship provides invaluable insights from leaders across Ecolab, engaging and challenging projects, opportunities for personal and professional growth, extensive networking, and immersion in our innovative and dynamic environment.

What’s In It For You

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
• Apply what you learn in the classroom to meaningful projects that have genuine business impact
• Finish your internship with a realistic job preview of a “day in the life” of an Ecolab associate
• Be considered for a full-time job offer (to start upon graduation) at the end of a successful internship into the Finance Development Program (FDP)

Responsibilities

• Own a project within an operating division or corporate finance group and hone your technical, communication, and team-building skills
• Partner with your manager, team, and stakeholders to research, review, and propose project solutions to your project’s objective
• Formally present your project overview, findings, and recommendations to Ecolab Finance Leaders and Finance Development Program associates at the end of the summer
• Participate in thoughtful summer programming that will provide professional development and exposure to our company culture through networking events, Leader Talks, and social gatherings

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028
• Must be willing to relocate to one of the following office locations for the 11-week program: St. Paul, MN; Naperville, IL; Greensboro, NC; Houston, TX; or King of Prussia, PA
• Relocation assistance is available for those meeting requirements
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

Schedule

11-week paid internship program, starting on Tuesday, June 1, 2027. Opportunity for a hybrid work environment, balancing office days with working remotely.

Pay

Annual or hourly compensation range: $22–$24. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, and geography. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance
• Auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection
• Short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits
• Short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance
• Group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, education assistance program
• On-site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations

About Ecolab

A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations spanning over 170 countries, Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services. Our team delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights, and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial markets. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact, and quickly see the importance of your work.

Potential Customer Requirements

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.