Textron Internship

I am resending this announcement for what I believe to be an outstanding opportunity for an internship at Textron headquarters in Providence, RI. I received more information this morning on this. Textron prefers a sophomore or a junior as they hope to keep the intern employed for two years. This is a paid position in a very well know and well run corporation. Interested students should send their resume and cover letter directly to the contact person in the body of this message (see below).

Job Title: Intern-Accounting
Department/Group: Controllers-Financial Reporting
Reports to (title): Manager, Accounting Services and M&A

1. JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for assisting members of the Controller's department, specifically in the Financial Reporting group, in both daily activities and special projects to learn, understand and gain experience related to external financial reporting. Assist in collection, preparation and submission of various government reports,
maintain warehouse filing system and participate in ad hoc projects in the Controller's department.

Position is year-round, part-time (up to 20 hours) during school semesters (flexible schedule) and full-time (up to 40 hours) during breaks. Possibility for occasional weekend work or overtime on an infrequent basis.

2. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

" Coordinate collection of government reporting data from divisions; consolidate as necessary and prepare report submissions.

" Assist with general ledger account reconciliations.

" Assist in the monthly closing process as needed.

" Create and maintain various financial reporting spreadsheets.

" Participate in special projects as needed.

3. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

" Problem Solving - Moderate

" Level of Decision Making - Minimal

" Management Duties - Minimal

4. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENT:

" Education Requirement

High School or GED

Associate/Technical in Business Admin/Finance.
Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin
Preferred junior or senior year of undergraduate study pursuing grad
degree concurrently
Masters Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin.
None

Ideal candidate will:
" Be proficient in MS Word
" Be highly proficient in MS Excel
" Have strong communication skills, both verbal and written
" Be action-oriented and able to multi-task effectively
" Be a team player
" Be in Junior or Senior year working towards BS in Accounting

Successful candidate will be trained to use Lawson general ledger
software and Hyperion Financial Management financial reporting software.

Successful candidate will be exposed to general ledger activity,
consolidations, government reporting, and SEC reporting.

5. HOW TO APPLY:

" Please forward a resume with cover letter to
mlemery@textronfinancial.com

and reference position #1157
Controllers' Financial Reporting Intern