IT Accounting Internship

The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard.

A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Job Summary: 

The Intern position within the IT Finance department of The Standard could include a wide range of duties and activities depending on the specific needs of the IT organization during the Internship timeline. The goal of an internship is to apply knowledge acquired in the classroom to real-world situations, as well as gain the skills and experience that is necessary to prepare the student for a successful career in Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis.

Activities for the internship position within the IT Finance department of The Standard could include: 

• Assist with financial monthly close, accruals and actuals variance analysis 

• Assist with monthly financial forecast preparation and Apptio forecast load 

• Assist in the preparation and distribution in monthly reporting package 

• Participate in various ad hoc analysis and IT financial modeling 

• Perform focused financial reconciliations and research 

• Review IT contracts for financial implications 

• Create and update processing task documents to support key positions 

• Observe and meet with executive leadership 

Qualifications:

• Undergrad or graduate student studying in the areas of Finance or Accounting  

• Advanced level proficiency in Excel 

• Interest, exposure or experience to IT financial management practices such as budgeting, forecasting, cost allocations, and operational performance analysis  

• Data integration and Power BI experience a plus 

Competencies You Possess: 

• Driving Success: Takes action, initiates activity, pursues ambitious goals with persistence and shows resilience in the face of obstacles and setbacks. Self-directed and capable of managing collaboratively without formal authority to achieve results through others 

• Improvement Mindset: Continually seek new ways to apply digital and non-digital solutions to drive innovation, efficiency, effectiveness and transformation to create business/customer value 

• Winning Together: Actively engages colleagues to achieve shared outcomes by developing trust, understanding diverse perspectives and pushing to examine and challenge ideas 

• Effective Communicator: Instill confidence with internal and external audiences and translate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders to help enable understanding and drive informed business decisions. Express ideas clearly and persuasively in oral, written, and presentation forms 

Benefits:  

• Up to three days of paid time off, plus paid holidays  

• Scheduled events to network with your team and interns across the company.  E.g.: Coffee with the CEO, careers workshop, etc. 

• Interns are provided with all necessary equipment (i.e., laptop, monitor) needed to work from home and will attend the company’s virtual First Day Orientation to gain a deeper understanding of the company.  

Compensation:

• Individual pay rates will be determined based upon current student status (i.e. Sophomore, Junior, Senior)

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate:

Winning together: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships with team members and stakeholders within the organization. Team-oriented and takes a collaborative approach to enhance subject matter expertise while contributing to project success. 

Improvement Mindset: Continuous learner - actively seeks out learning opportunities and demonstrates curiosity regarding the story behind the numbers. Strong analytical, conceptual, and critical thinking skills with a solutions-oriented mindset to help drive results. 

Adaptability: Utilizes creative problem-solving techniques to address new circumstances and presents ideas for solutions. Demonstrated willingness to learn new skills and accept feedback. 

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We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

• Real-world experiences and meaningful projects that support your career goals provided by a supportive and responsive management team eager to help with skills development

• Opportunities to build relationships and broaden industry knowledge through virtual networking with leaders and team members across the company

• Three days of paid time off and paid company holidays during your internship period

• A virtual first day orientation and the equipment necessary (e.g., laptop, monitors, headset) for a successful internship experience

Salary Range:

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal law, The Standard will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Standard offers a drug- and alcohol-free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on The Standard's property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. After any conditional offer of employment is made, the background check will include an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain and correct background information. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.