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Below is an internship position announcement that I received this
morning from Textron. Textron is a large global corporation with
headquarters in Providence, RI. This a one of those rare opportunities
that come along one in a while and if you have an interest in
corporate/management accounting, I suggest you apply for this position -
which will be in Providence, RI. They want someone who can make a 2 year
commitment on a part-time basis during school and possibly full-time
during breaks and in the summer. This is a paid internship. We have had
a few UMD students complete this assignment and some have stayed on
full-time in permanent positions. Seniors should not apply unless you
are going to start in on a graduate program because they want a 2 year
commitment. Students starting their junior or sophomore years in fall
2010 would be ideal candidates for this. I would love to see a CCB/UMD
student accounting major land this one and even though we have UMD grads
on the inside of Textron, this will be competitive as there probably
will be Providence College and Bryant University students in the mix -
but we are just as good - so please apply if you have an interest. Send
short cover letter and resume to: tfmartin@textron.com
Job Description
Job Title: Intern-Accounting
Department/Group: Corporate Controllers-Benefits Finance Group
Reports to (title): Senior Analyst, Benefits Finance
-This is a paid internship
1. JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for assisting members of the Controller's department,
specifically in the Benefit Finance group, in both daily activities and
special projects to learn, understand and gain experience related to
compensation & benefits, and pensions/ health & welfare.
Position is year-round, part-time (up to 25 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. LOCATION: Textron World Headquarters, 40 Westminster Street,
Providence, RI
5. DRESS CODE/ATTIRE: Business casual (no jeans / t-shirts)
6. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENT:
Education Requirement
Ideal candidate will be sophomore/juniors – seniors should only apply if
they will be going to graduate school full time.
We are looking for a student that will be able to commit to long term
internship (desired time period is 2+ years).
Prior Relevant Work Experience (Years and Type)
Prefer some experience working in a professional environment though not
required.
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 Sophomore, 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,
pensions/health & welfare, compensation & benefits, and some SEC reporting.
Any interested students can conctact me via e-mail at
tfmartin@textron.com . Please have them include a copy of their resume
and a short cover letter.
--
Michael P. Griffin
Internship Director and Lecturer
Accounting and Finance Department
Charlton College of Business
Old Westport Road
North Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02747
508.910.6947
