Staff Accountant - Entry Level

Textron • Providence, RI

110d

About The Position

Textron is seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant to join our corporate office accounting team. As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining general ledgers for multiple entities, executing journal entries, completing balance sheet account reconciliations, and supporting the corporate office accounting team. At Textron, we value talent and offer opportunities for career development within the organization at multiple locations. Textron also offers a CPA and other Finance-Related Certifications Reimbursement and Bonus Completion program. The program provides financial assistance and incentives to achieve certification, including reimbursement of study materials and exam fees as well as a bonus payment for successfully passing all 4 parts of the CPA exam within a certain time frame.

Requirements

• Must have strong work ethic and be able to meet critical deadlines.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and contribute to each month-end close process.
• Maintain general ledgers for several corporate entities, including compiling month-end close packages and uploading into the consolidation system and preparing year-end templates utilized for 10-K Disclosures.
• Prepare general ledger journal entries accurately and timely with documentation that clearly supports each entry.
• Complete balance sheet account reconciliations utilizing Blackline account reconciliation system by verifying completeness and accuracy of data and identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Support external and internal audits and balance sheet reviews.
• Prepare annual analysis of the Senior Management Prerequisites reporting.
• Assist in the management and monitoring of control plan deliverables, in support of the enterprise-wide control plan.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reporting deliverables and contribute to special projects as requested.
• Maintain and provide updates for Desktop Operating Procedures Manual to ensure current processes are reflected and that adequate controls are in place.
• Seek methods to enhance overall efficiency and performance of this position.
• Develop inter-departmental and cross-business unit relationships through assignments and networking opportunities.

Benefits

• On-site fitness center with personal training and group classes.
• Employee Resource Groups and workplace activities for engagement.
• Supportive environment with mentorship and knowledge-sharing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree