IT Finance Intership

The Standard • Portland, OR

3d • Remote

About The Position

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. The work will be conducted in an all-virtual remote environment.

Requirements

• Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students for the duration of the internship.
• Rising sophomores, juniors, seniors and students pursuing advanced degrees are welcome to apply.
• Sponsorship is not available for this internship opportunity.
• Preferred majors in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong analytical skills as demonstrated by previous work experience, and/or course of study.
• Experience working with MSOffice suite including Excel, Teams, Outlook.
• Interest, exposure, or experience in IT financial management practices, including budgeting, forecasting, cost allocations, operational performance analysis, and data reporting; experience with data integration and Power BI is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in AI tools preferred.
• Experience with data integration and Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close activities, including accrual preparation, financial reconciliations, and actual-to-forecast variance analysis.
• Assist with monthly forecasting processes, including forecast preparation and Apptio forecast submissions.
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly financial reporting packages and management reports.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis, research, and IT financial modeling to support business decision-making.
• Review IT contracts and perform financial research to evaluate accounting and budgetary impacts.
• Contribute to process documentation and improvement initiatives while gaining exposure to executive leadership and strategic business discussions.

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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed