Job Title: Intern-Accounting
Department/Group: Corporate Controllers
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Benefits Finance Group (2 positions)
·
US Government Accounting &
Compliance Group (1 position)
·
Financial Reporting (2 positions)
Reports to (title): Senior Analyst, Benefits
Finance
Director,
US Government Accounting & Compliance
Team
Leader, Financial Reporting
-This
is a paid internship
1. JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for assisting members of the Controller’s
department, in both daily activities and special projects to learn, understand
and gain experience related to compensation & benefits, pensions/ health
& welfare, and/or US government accounting & compliance.
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.
-
Prepare
quarterly and annual government reports
§ 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 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 (seniors should be planning on attending
graduate school)
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, government accounting, and some SEC reporting based upon the relevant group (Benefits or Government).
Any interested students should submit resumes via the Textron on-line application page
https://textron.taleo.net/careersection/textron/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=223151
Please include a copy of their resume and a short cover letter.
Comment by Mike Griffin, Internship Director of CCB - We have had several students complete these internships with great feedback and we have alumni working for Textron. I highly recommend this opportunity!
