Job Description:

CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO) is a leading global medical device company focused on improving lives one person at a time. The Company operates through two business units, CooperVision and CooperSurgical. CooperVision is a trusted leader in the contact lens industry, improving the vision of millions of people every day. CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women’s health company dedicated to assisting women, babies and families at the healthcare moments that matter most. Headquartered in San Ramon, CA, CooperCompanies has a workforce of more than 15,000 with products sold in over 130 countries. For more information, please visit www.coopercos.com.

Scope: 

The Summer Intern program provides college students with the opportunity to participate in meaningful projects that contribute to the overall business unit objectives.  In addition to the assigned projects, Interns are given the opportunity to participate in activities that encourage networking with peers, managers, and employees. 

Job Summary:

This role will be a contributor to the External Financial Reporting team and will be helping in drafting the Company’s Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, and other SEC filings, as needed. The role provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the SEC reporting process and requirements of a publicly traded company.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Assist in the preparation of all SEC quarterly reports (Form 10-Q, Form 10-K, Form 8-K, etc.).


• Assist in the preparation of equity-based compensation reports, as needed.


• Assist in accounting research and drafting of accounting memos, as needed.


• Provide support to internal reporting team, as required.


• Support action plans to improve processes, automate and streamline external reporting. 


• Special projects as required.


• Provide support for external auditors’ requests and schedules in order to complete quarterly reviews and annual audits in accordance with reporting deadlines.


• Liaison with operating units and other corporate departments including Finance, Legal, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in utilizing business tools such as: E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Intermediate skill in the use of Excel.


• Understanding of financial statements and US GAAP. 


• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.


• Key competencies include working as a team player, as well as the ability to work independently.


• Well organized with attention to detail and ability to carry out tasks independently and meet deadlines.


• Strong accounting and analytical skills.


• Professional demeanor.

Work Environment:

• Professional office setting


• Willing to report to work in the San Ramon, CA office


• This is a paid internship


• Prolonged sitting in front of a computer

Experience:

•      Not required, but prior internship experience is a plus. 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or current college student majoring in Accounting.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $26.50 and $30.25 and may include cost of living adjustments.  The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future.  This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

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