Strategic Support Associate, Finance

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Job PurposeLooking 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 accounting disciplines. Gain exposure to business insights from a Fortune 500 company 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 accounting 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 accounting teams· 1:1 mentorship and career consultation· Relationship building opportunities and exclusive networking events· A day-in-the-life of 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.Essential 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.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Equivalency required.
• Juniors or Sophomores pursuing a four-year degree with a 3.0 minimum GPA.
• Pursuing a degree in Accounting preferred.
• Passionate about kick-starting a career in Accounting .

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments.