Controller and Financial Planning Office Summer Intern

Company: NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Controller and Financial Planning Office Summer InternJob DetailsJob ID:11528New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. Thats our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answersliterally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your missionyour opportunityis to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If youre driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, youre ready for JPL.Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.We are seeking motivated and analytical individuals that can work well, both independently and in a team environment, to serve as Summer Undergraduate Students (SUM) in both the Financial Planning and Analysis Group (FPA), and Institutional Accounting Section, operating under the Controller and Financial Planning Office.ResponsibilitiesAs a Finance or Accounting Summer Intern, you will be partnered/mentored by other staff members, and will report to the Group Supervisor.Finance Tasks include:

• Working on day-to-day assignments under direct supervision; receiving detailed instructions on new assignments;
• Assist in burden budget analysis/business base forecasting and related ad-hoc projects;
• Participate in providing data analysis, data visualization and interpretation, for use in planning and decision-making;
• Assist in the development and administration of burden budgets for specific organizations;
• Participate in applying moderately complex internal controls and procedures;
• Research data in support of burden budget development and review processes;
• Attend meetings to discuss institutional financial issues and develop/monitor action plans;
• Assist in the drafting of formal reports and presentations of financial results to describe the institutional financial status;
• Prepare, update and file financial reporting and analysis work-paper folders;
• Assist in updating and organizing the internal databases; and
• Special Assignments/Project Participation; Group/Section Staff Meeting Participation - Some of which include guest speakers and training activities; Meet and Greets with other CFPO student summer hires, Academic Part-Time employees and other Early Career Hires; and job responsibility overviews with key CFPO employees and Financial Planning & Analysis (FPA) stakeholders.Accounting Tasks include:
  • Working on day-to-day assignments under direct supervision; receiving detailed instructions on new assignments in areas of Invoice Management, Payroll, Cost Accounting and Financial Accounting.
  • Assignments will relate to a range of accounting activities such as invoice payments, inventory & property reporting, interface table and missing timecard processes, cost transfers, account reconciliations, financial statements analysis, Letter of Credit draws, cash receipts, bank reconciliations, and other accounting tasks.Qualifications
    • Must be currently enrolled at least half-time at an accredited college or university, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management/Administration, Data Science or related discipline;
    • Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale;
    • Must be able to work full-time during the summer for an 8-12 week assignment;
    • Completed coursework with exposure to standard principles, theories, concepts and techniques in Finance, Data Analytics, Accounting or Mathematics;
    • Knowledge and experience with MS Office; and
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.A passion or strong desire to explore the field of finance, data analytics, accounting, or business operations;
    • Demonstrated leadership skills including strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities;
    • Strong presentation and interpersonal skills;
    • Aptitude to interact in a collaborative manner with other departments and teams;
    • Proficient with general purpose computer applications; and
    • Knowledge of data visualization and presentation software.Work AuthorizationAbility to Obtain Work AuthorizationConnect with UsNot ready to apply? Connect with us at https://experienced-jpl.icims.com/connect for general consideration.JPL is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and will, whenever possible, actively recruit and include for employment members of underrepresented minority groups, females, disabled veterans, protected veterans, and otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. JPL will hire, transfer, and promote based on the qualifications of the individual to ensure equal consideration and fair treatment of all.JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. For more information about "EEO is the Law" click here: eeocselfprintposter.pdf at http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdfThe Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Designated Countries List is available at https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/designatedcountrylist8-16-2019tagged_0.pdfIf you are interested in applying for employment with Jet Propulsion Laboratory and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department at (818) 354-5150 or via email at Staffing@jpl.nasa.gov.Written requests may be mailed to: Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Attention: Staffing and Employment Programs, 4800 Oak Grove Drive, Mail Stop T1720C, Pasadena, CA 91109JPL is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and will, whenever possible, actively recruit and include for employment members of underrepresented minority groups, females, disabled veterans, protected veterans, and otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. JPL will hire, transfer, and promote based on the qualifications of the individual to ensure equal consideration and fair treatment of all.JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. For more information about "EEO is the Law" click here: http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprint_poster.pdfThe Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Designated Countries List is available at http://oiir.hq.nasa.gov/nasaecp/If you are interested in applying for employment with Jet Propulsion Laboratory and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department at (818) 354-5150 or via email at Staffing@jpl.nasa.gov.Written requests may be mailed to: Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Attention: Staffing and Employment Programs, 4800 Oak Grove Drive, Mail Stop T1720C, Pasadena, CA 91109

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