2027 Internship - Accountant

Textron is offering an accounting internship that provides hands-on experience and mentorship through real projects. The intern will assist with accounting operations, financial reporting, closing processes, tax compliance, audits, data analysis, and process improvements.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in:
• Accounting
• Finance
• Business Administration
• 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

Benefits:

• 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