Summer Internship - Accounting - 2025

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, processes improvements through system implementations, 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. The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of GAAP/IFRS, financial principles, process flow diagrams, and be ready for an immersive, real-world experience. 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:

• Assist the Financial System Support team with processes documentation.
• Shadowing members of the accounting department as they perform their duties and help them with system troubleshooting issues.
• Supporting internal project tasks, system issues, user trainings.
• Taking on additional tasks or projects to learn more about the business and proposing ways to improve current processes.
• Show ability to learn new tools and processes.
• Learning how to work as part of System Support Team helping the accounting team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support the company.
• Ad hoc system support projects.
• Work closely with various accounting professionals and understand their process and support their process document coordination / standardization.
• Coordinate and support various types of accounting entries.
• Support project based financial analysis and reconciliation of activities.
• Ad hoc general accounting functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified / 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.

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• Must be proficient with MS Excel and MS Word.

Travel Required:

• 0%

Citizenship:

• U.S. Citizenship

Nature of Contacts:

• Moderate Communication on a daily basis with internal parties only.

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 HR@airbusus.com.