Accounting Internship: Hands-On GAAP & Finance Projects

Textron; United States; On-site; USD 89,000 - 112,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid stipend

Mentorship

Hands-on projects

401(k) vesting credits

Flexible schedules at select locations

Job summary

Textron Aviation offers a hands-on accounting internship program designed to develop core financial skills. You will work with and assist the accounting team on accounts receivable/payable, payroll, general ledger, inventory control, and fixed assets, gaining exposure to domestic and international tax work.

The role emphasizes GAAP-compliant tasks, collaboration with tax professionals, and participation in audits.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and drive tasks to completion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP a plus) and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting responsibilities, including journal entries, intercompany transactions, account reconciliations, and accruals.
• Reconcile account balances and generate financial statements for review.
• Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes in line with GAAP and internal policies.
• Analyze data and reports, identify errors, and propose solutions.
• Ensure compliance of finance documents and prepare information for auditors.
• Assist in implementing new or improved systems and processes.
• Collaborate with tax professionals on income tax returns and provisions.
• Support audits, tax accounting, and tax correspondence.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Relationship building

Action oriented

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Excel (incl. VLOOKUP)

Word

Access

Outlook

Job description

Textron Aviation offers a hands-on accounting internship program designed to develop core financial skills. You will work with and assist the accounting team on accounts receivable/payable, payroll, general ledger, inventory control, and fixed assets, gaining exposure to domestic and international tax work.

The role emphasizes GAAP-compliant tasks, collaboration with tax professionals, and participation in audits.