Textron Inc. - Tax Department Intern Rotational Program

TEXTRON INC.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title:                                        Tax Department Intern Rotational Program

Department:                                          Corporate Tax Department

Location:                                                   Providence, RI

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We are known for our powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat and Textron Off Road. We are a multi-industry company with a global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses that provide our customers with innovative products and services. Our worldwide presence is powered by the talent of more than 36,000 people, each of whom brings their unique experience, skills and perspective to our team.  

JOB SUMMARY

The Tax Department is currently seeking rising Juniors [DL1]  who are interested in learning about and possibly pursuing a career in Tax to join our year-round Tax Department Intern Rotational Program.  Our rotational program interns will work in all aspects of income taxes from compliance and reporting to research and audit defense.  The program cycles our interns through domestic and US/Non US international compliance and reporting, transfer pricing, audit defense, and research.  The internship requires 15-20 hours per week during the school year and full-time during vacation periods.

RESPONSIBILITIES (may include, but not limited to)

As a tax department intern, you will gain experience within the following areas:

Compliance

Working with tax professionals to understand and complete basic state and local income tax returns; estimated state income tax payments; supporting the Federal income tax return; and learning tax software.

Reporting and Cash Tax Forecasting

Supporting the tax reporting team during monthly and quarterly income tax forecasting and monthly cash tax forecasting.

Transfer Pricing

Assist the transfer pricing team on business unit specific projects focused on implementing appropriate intercompany pricing for products and services.

Research

Engage in income tax research as guided by our tax attorneys and/or our tax professionals and drafting memos in support of research.

Audit Defense

Provide audit defense support by assisting with the drafting of responses to IRS information requests and/or state income tax notices.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

·       Demonstrated ability to learn & grow technical skills

·       Established work ethic with proven record of achievement & ability to transition to independently working

·       [DL2] Strong communication and interpersonal skills

·       Intermediate experience using Microsoft Excel [DL3] and Word

·       Protect and maintain the privacy of employee personnel records including, but not limited to, personal compensation information about employees

·       Perform other duties and projects as assigned

·       Open to future career development opportunities within Textron

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

·       Strong academic performance[DL4]  with experience working on group projects a plus

·       Finance and/or Accounting Major

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 [DL1]Are we limiting to rising juniors only?   Also, should list that this is a year-round opportunity and the number of hours we expect the interns to work during school year.

 [DL2]Listed in Education section

 [DL3]At an intermediate level?  Would be good to know the level of experience

 [DL4]We use 3.0 as our threshold.  May want to include experience on projects?