This position will be performed onsite at our facility located in Arlington VA. Partial relocation assistance is available for the selected candidate if they meet the criteria.
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.
Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.
Position Summary:
The purpose of this position is to give the participant a working knowledge of an accounting department as a practical application of what they have learned in a classroom setting, while assisting the company in daily activities. We have an excellent opportunity for a bright, self-motivated and high-energy Internship candidate to gain valuable, practical knowledge of Accounting and Finance. Under direct supervision, you may assist with accounting operation, Internal Controls, and other ad hoc financial analysis.
You will have opportunities to prepare process documents, interact with other personnel, and participate in financial reporting preparation process. If you are seeking a tremendous learning and growth experience, and if you have a strong work ethic and solid academic performance in accounting and related areas, we invite you to apply for this position at Airbus U.S. Space & Defense.
Position Responsibilities:
Day-to-day activities (90%)
- The candidate will work closely with various accounting professionals and understand their process and support their process document coordination / standardization.
- The candidate may coordinate and support various types of accounting entries.
- The candidate may support project based financial analysis and reconciliation of activities.
- The candidates will/can also support ad hoc general accounting functions.
Additional duties as required: 10%
Qualifications / Skills / Training:
Education:
- Currently enrolled in an Accounting or Finance degree program, having completed intermediate accounting and achieved junior or senior standing.
- Possess an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:
Required:
- Highly self-motivated with a desire to learn.
- Knowledge of standard accounting processes, and regulations.
- Basic data entry and/or word processing skills.
- Knowledge of mathematics.
- Ability to process computer data and to format and generate reports.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems.
- Ability to utilize an automated accounting system.
- Knowledge of general accepted accounting principles.
Technical Systems Proficiency:
- Must be proficient with MS Excel and MS Word
Travel Required:
Citizenship:
Nature of Contacts:
- Moderate Communication on a daily basis with internal parties only.
Physical Requirements:
- Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents.
- Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms.
- Speaking: able to speak in conversations, deliver information and participate in communications.
- Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment
- Carrying: able to carry documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg
- Lifting: able to lift documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg.
- Pushing / Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas.
- Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
- Squatting / Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves
- Standing: able to stand for long periods of time.
- Walking: able to walk through office and outside areas including uneven surfaces.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.
As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
By submitting your resume or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].
Company Website: www.airbusus.com