Strategic Support Associate, Finance

Jackson • Lansing, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Looking for an internship? We've got something better. Ignite, Jackson's premier career exploration program, provides you the skills, contacts, and hands-on experience to launch your career. This unique rotational program is a paid skill-building experience that lets you explore careers in the finance and accounting disciplines. Gain exposure to business insights and work alongside highly-skilled teams focused on corporate budgets, SEC and financial reporting, investments, and tax. In this role, you are part of our talent pipeline providing on-demand staffing to the finance teams across Jackson. Join a diverse population of associates performing critical daily business functions which directly impact our business success. This flexible, part-time role lets you build your own schedule while you learn and grow within a fast-paced environment. You'll have the opportunity to make a difference at Jackson, now and in the future. Go beyond an internship and ignite your career.Join us for:· A 12+ month rotational schedule of finance and accounting teams· 1:1 mentorship and career consultation· Relationship building opportunities and exclusive networking events· A day-in-the-life of finance and accounting disciplines· Data analytics and report creation· Professional skill-building through hands-on workshops· Program capstone and achievement certificationWhat you'll do:During your customized rotation, you will support several key areas of our Finance department, spanning topics that may include budget/expense, financial control, financial reporting, financial planning & analysis, investments, investor relations, policy/internal controls, SEC reporting, tax, and treasury. You will contribute to the team's projects and core business tasks.

Requirements

• Professionalism and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to successfully work independently and within a team.
• Excellent time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to organize work efficiently and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a maximum of 29 hours. Minimum of 18 hours preferred with 15 hours required.
• Self-driven schedules based on your unique availability.
• Flexible shifts offered Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
• Shift duration preference: With live training, we strongly prefer three shifts per week with each a minimum of three hours in duration.
• Minimum 1 year commitment to the program preferred, including summer months.
• Ability to work at 1 Corporate Way Location preferred.
• GED or High School Equivalency required.
• Juniors or Sophomores pursuing a four-year degree with a 3.0 minimum GPA.
• Passionate about kick-starting a career in Finance or Accounting

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn on-the-job through documented procedures and hands-on training.
• Discover and enhance your strengths for delivering on business value.
• Collaborate with team members, help investigate real time reporting challenges, and assist with creating innovative solutions.
• Apply finance and accounting principles, assist in building documentation, reports, and next-level processes while gaining real work experience at a Fortune 500 company.
• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Jackson companies offer an outstanding benefits package including competitive pay, bonuses, comprehensive health insurance benefits, a matching 401(k) retirement plan, adoption assistance, education matching gift program and dependent tuition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED