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Who we want

**Innovators.** People who seek out hard projects and work to find just the right solutions.

**Teammates.** Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.

**Charismatic networkers.** Relationship-savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts.

**Strategic thinkers.** Interns who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed their performance objectives.

**Customer-oriented achievers.** Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude who bring value to their partnerships.

**Game changers.** Persistent interns who will stop at nothing to live out Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better.

What you get out of the internship

Stryker, a global leader in medical technology, takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for the best and brightest students to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward. Stryker Finance and Accounting interns will get to:

+ Apply classroom knowledge in a fast-paced and growing industry setting

+ Put people first, and gain valuable experience as a result

+ Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills

+ Network with key/high-level stakeholders and leaders of the business

+ Be a part of an innovative team and culture

+ Learn about Stryker’s Finance and Accounting Rotational Program (FAR) opportunity post-graduation. Interns are the primary feeder for our Finance and Accounting Rotational program. The FAR program is a three-year leadership accelerated development experience designed specifically to prepare and develop finance leaders of the future.Our Rotational Analysts develop critical leadership, systems and technical skills through diverse rotational assignments, customized training, and personalized coaching and mentorship. Rotational Analysts complete three one-year rotations, including a rotation in a new geographic location.

**Opportunities available:** Finance/accounting interns will:

+ Create and analyze specific accounting statements and reports to assist in the preparation of financial statements

+ Provide support to teams to develop new and improve existing finance and accounting processes

+ Create ad-hoc templates to utilize various ERP systems better

+ Leverage Excel and systems skills to automate and optimize reporting

+ Coordinate with other departments to set projections/budgets

+ Communicate variances v. financial targets to management and other departments

+ Reconcile balance sheets accounts as assigned by management

+ Participate in monthly closing processes and reporting

+ Assist with the development and maintenance of annual budgets

+ Collaborate with other Finance interns across the country in a case study project

+ Majors targeted: Finance, Accounting, Business analytics or related degree

Locations available for Finance Internship Opportunities:

+ Kalamazoo, Michigan

+ Mahwah, New Jersey

+ San Jose, California

What you need

+ Currently working on completion of Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent; we will only consider students who plan be enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the summer

+ Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale; must be the case at the date of hire and also will be verified during background check in the spring

+ Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

+ Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow

+ Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

+ Ability to exercise independent judgment

+ Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

+ Proven leadership and business acumen skills

+ Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

+ Strong interpersonal skills

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.