Dupont will be on campus hosting an information session and sharing information regarding their company, careers at Dupont focusing on their Finance/Accounting Rotational Development Full Time opportunity. This position is posted on FoxNet, so check it out!! Please RSVP on FoxNet.
DUPONT INFO SESSION:
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
12-12:50
CSPD Conference Room, Alter Hall 131
DuPont
Accounting/Finance Field Program-AcctFin0002
DuPont is a global Fortune 100 company, operating in 70 countries today. We are looking for people who have a passion for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that meet our customer needs for a better, healthier, safer life.
DuPont offers an exciting place to work where thousands of innovations are introduced every year. You will have opportunities for growth through involvement in various dynamic industries from high-tech to high-performance; including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation, and apparel.
At DuPont, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join DuPont and discover The miracles of science™.
DuPont Finance is responsible for the global financial reporting for the entire company. This accounting/finance position is an entry level position in the DuPont Finance Field Program, a rotational work experience program. The program will maximize each participant’s development by providing three or four rotating work assignments during the first 6-7 years of a DuPont career. Upon completion of the first assignment (in approximately 2-3 years) the candidate will be reassigned within DuPont Finance to a different position. Assignments may include a variety of Controllership accounting assignments, Audit, Tax, Credit, Treasury or Business Analysis positions, providing the participant with the chance to explore career directions based on his or her strengths and interests. Tenure in each assignment allows the participant to take full responsibility for the work of the position and gain a deeper understanding of this aspect of the finance arena. Most positions are located in Wilmington, Delaware, but some opportunities are also at other company locations across the middle and Eastern United States. Openness to relocation is expected of participants of this program.
Specific initial job duties may include, but are not limited to:
•Ledger processing - includes loading data, execution of programs, distributions, maintenance, and reconciliations.
•Reporting - maintain routine, standardized reports; revision and reconciliation reports to reflect accounting changes, new accounts, reorganizations, etc.
•Cost/Variance analysis - variance analysis focused on explaining actual costs before, during, and after closing
•Accounting process - design concepts and implement accounting. This is a joint responsibility shared with business analysts in case of unique design or process items.
•Initiate action - responsible for investigating and resolving issues/problems that appear within the assigned scope of responsibility. Responsible for ensuring adherence to company accounting policies and internal control standards.
•Provide education, leadership, and guidance to businesses and functions on financial / accounting matters.
•Initiate improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
•Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics (minor in MIS is a plus)
•GPA of 3.0 or greater
•Desktop software skills, particularly knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel and Word. (Access, Microsoft Project, and SAP a plus)
•Basic knowledge of internal control processes
•Candidates should have the ability to apply accounting principles to practical applications, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and demonstrate effective planning and organizing skills
•Strong interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in teams will allow the candidate to perform efficiently in this position.
Jena joined the CSPD as the Assistant Director of Recruitment and Professional Development with over 4 years career services experience including a background in corporate recruiting. She is excited to work collaboratively with the Fox School students regarding career search strategies and hopes students gain some additional insight into the job search through “Opportunity Knocks”.
Kel is an undergrad majoring in Management Information Systems, graduating in 2010. He is very involved and hopes to share some of his experiences with other students. His goal is to motivate others to do their best. He believes that with a little inspiration you can get where you want to be. Through this blog, he wants to show you that opportunities are out there.