2026 Internship - Accounting
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Candidates will work with and assist the accounting team at Textron Aviation. Candidates will gain hands on experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, inventory control, and fixed assets. Candidates will also have the potential to work on domestic and international tax compliance, reporting, and research.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Pursuing a Bachelors or Masters Degree in:
Accounting
Finance
Business Administration
QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.
Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Recruiting Timeline: Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2025. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Finance/Accounting
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Internship / Co-Op
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/01/2025, 5:01:00 AM
Job Number: 333879
