From Accounting Internship to Accounting Professional

The primary focus of Scott Vanderzee’s internship in the financial reporting department at Jackson National Asset Management in Chicago was helping his group produce the annual report for Jackson’s 100+ funds. Several of Vanderzee’s classmates interned for the company, which offers this benefit to students through a healthy internship partnership with the College.

Shortly after his internship, Vanderzee, a 2012 graduate of the accounting program, was offered a position as a corporate accountant in the corporate finance department.

Each month, he helps close the books for the company and prepares financial reports. He also assists with preparing expense information for the funds’ prospectus and the annual budget. Other tasks include managing cash accounts, processing wire transfers, and accounts payable. Preparing reports for quarterly board meetings and serving on fund launch teams are also areas of involvement.

“My job has a lot of variety, which is one of the reasons I enjoy it so much,” said Vanderzee.