Intern/Co-op - Finance

Job description

3429798
Additional Cities

Schenectady
Career Level

Co-op/Intern
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Global Operations
Business Segment

Global Operations Human Resources
Function

Finance
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

New York
Postal Code

12345-6000
Role Summary/Purpose

Global Operations – HR processes and administers the payroll and related benefits for GE US employees and retirees. The Finance team’s role is to support the accounting and financial reporting for US Payroll, the Executive Compensation and Pension plans, as well as prepare the Global Operations financial forecasts and budgets.
Essential Responsibilities

All internships will require completion of a mutually agreeable project and support for the team’s daily operations.

The following are general areas of responsibilities/functions that may arise during your internship: 

·  Account reconciliation 
·  Prepare and post general ledger journal entries 
·  Support G/L Chart of Accounts standardization
·  Support quarter close 
·  Annual Non-US stock option disclosure statements 
·  Support Lean process improvements 
·  Monthly budget reporting 
·  Retirement plan financial statement preparation 
·  Pension Trust cost analysis

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Must be a full-time, matriculated student at an accredited college or university for the entire internship  
·  Must be a Senior or in Grad School with a minimum GPA of 3.0 
·  Must be pursuing a degree in Finance or Accounting 
·  Must commit to one year (no summer internships) 
·  Must meet minimum hour requirements:  20 hours per week during school, 40 hours per week when school is not in session 
·  Must be authorized to work in the US 
·  Strong systems skills, experience with financial systems/applications

Desired Characteristics

·  Demonstrate organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
·  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) 
·  Self-starter who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision 
·  Ability to learn fast 
·  Desire to learn and achieve 
·  Effective interpersonal skills
·  Ability to work in a team environment for a matrix organization

About Us

Global Operations is GE’s multi-functional shared services. We operate worldwide, transfer knowledge and work with every GE business to make our company simpler, better and more customer-focused. Our culture promotes innovation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration in an open office environment that has leaders both sitting and working alongside their team. We’re looking for entrepreneurial problem-solvers who are passionate about exploring new, efficient ways of working, while gaining exposure across multiple industries. Join the team and help us deliver tomorrow’s GE, today.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

New York
Primary City

Schenectady