Summer 2027 Internship – Finance – California

Stryker; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Finance or Accounting intern in Fremont, CA to support financial planning, analysis, and reporting on meaningful projects. You will learn from leaders and contribute to a culture of innovation in healthcare.

You will gain experience with ERP systems and Excel, collaborate across teams, and develop critical skills for a career in finance. The program offers mentorship and exposure to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (verified at time of hire).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to collaborate and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Create and analyze accounting statements and reports to assist in preparing financial statements.
• Support teams in developing and improving finance and accounting processes.
• Build ad-hoc templates and leverage ERP systems and Excel to automate and optimize reporting.
• Coordinate with departments on projections and budgets and communicate variances.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Work Flexibility: Not available

What You Get Out of the Internship

At Stryker, we believe that developing the next generation of talent is just as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern, you won’t just observe — you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to leaders who will mentor you, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork that is shaping the future of healthcare. As an intern, you will:

• Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced and growing industry setting
• 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
• Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear format

Who we want

Challengers. People who seek out the 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.

Opportunities Available

As a Finance or Accounting intern at Stryker, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities. Interns may:

• Create and analyze accounting statements and reports to assist in preparing financial statements
• Support teams in developing and improving finance and accounting processes
• Build ad‑hoc templates and leverage ERP systems and Excel to automate and optimize reporting
• Coordinate with departments on projections and budgets, and communicate variances against financial targets
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and participate in monthly close processes and reporting
• Assist with the development and maintenance of annual budgets
• Collaborate with other Finance interns across the country on a case study project

Majors Targeted: Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or related degree

$20 hourly wage - $35 hourly wage + paid holidays

What You Need

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field; must remain enrolled in a degree‑seeking program after the internship.
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (verified at time of hire)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate and build relationships
• Demonstrated leadership, problem‑solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.

Travel Percentage: None

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.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.