2027 Internship - Accountant

Socket.dev; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid stipend

Mentorship

Hands-on projects

Training opportunities

401(k) vesting credit

Job summary

Textron Aviation offers a 10-week, paid summer internship in Wichita that provides hands-on experience with the accounting team. You’ll gain exposure to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, inventory control, and fixed assets, and may assist with domestic and international tax work.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for Textron Aviation and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting responsibilities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes in line with GAAP.
• Support tax compliance activities and collaborate with tax professionals.
• Assist in audits and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Strong communication

Analytical problem solving

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Finance

Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Outlook

Job description

Why This Internship

As an intern with Textron, you’ll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You’ll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways – working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

JOB SUMMARY:

Candidates will work with and assist the accounting team at Textron Aviation. Candidates will gain hands on experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, inventory control, and fixed assets. Candidates will also have the potential to work on domestic and international tax compliance, reporting, and research.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform general accounting responsibilities, including journal entries, intercompany transactions, account reconciliations and accruals
• Reconcile account balances. Generate financial statements and analyze for correctness
• Assist in the month end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring transactions are in accordance with GAAP while internal policies and procedures are followed and exceptions are communicated to management
• Analyze data and reports for logical and reasonable outcomes. Investigate errors and propose solutions to the problem
• Ensure compliance of finance documents and prepare information for auditors
• Assist in the implementation of new or improved systems and processes
• Collaborate with the tax professionals on the preparation of income tax returns, filings, and quarterly/annual income tax provisions
• Work and assist with audits, tax account reconciliation, and tax correspondence

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Business Administration

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Builds and maintains constructive relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Action oriented and seizes opportunities
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required - ability to create formulas (including V-lookups a plus) as well as experience using Microsoft Word, Access and Outlook

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.

Summer internships are 40 hours per week typically from late-May to early-August lasting 10 weeks.

Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Why You’ll Love Interning at Textron

This internship is more than a summer experience — offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands-on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals.

Our benefits include:

• Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend
• Mentorship, training, and development opportunities
• Real project work and hands-on experience
• Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment
• Alternative work schedules at select locations

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.