This is an excellent opportunity.
TEXTRON
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:
- Assist
with collection of compensation and benefit data from divisions and other
departments; 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. Candidate will also be exposed to general ledger activity, pensions/health & welfare, compensation & benefits, and some SEC reporting.
Any interested
students can contact me via e-mail at tfmartin@textron.com
. Please have them include a copy of
their resume and a short cover letter.
