Summer 2027 – Accounting – Collegiate Associate Intern

Job Description

Summer 2027 – Accounting – Collegiate Associate Intern | Gulfstream Aerospace

The Tone:
This is an internship at Gulfstream Aerospace, located in Savannah, Georgia. Gulfstream, a proud division of General Dynamics, designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services, and supports technologically advanced business jet aircraft. This role provides Collegiate Associates with the opportunity to apply classroom learning to real-world challenges, gain valuable experience, and prepare for future success in the aerospace industry.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time, Temporary (10-12 weeks for summer, 10-16 weeks for spring and fall)
• Location: In-person, Savannah, GA
• Mission: Support accounting functions, contribute to financial processes, and assist with analysis and improvements within a world-class organization, working alongside skilled professionals.
• Tech Stack: SAP, BlackLine, Power BI, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerQuery)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Month-End Close: Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations to support critical monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Fixed Asset Management: Facilitate capital expenditure reviews and manage fixed asset activities, encompassing asset tagging and detailed tracking procedures.
• Audit Support: Gather essential supporting documentation and formulate responses to auditor inquiries, aiding in statutory audit processes.
• System Administration: Offer administration support for key financial systems, including SAP, BlackLine, and various other accounting applications, maintaining system integrity.
• Reporting & Automation: Design and improve Power BI dashboards, reporting tools, and automation solutions to enhance financial data visualization and process efficiency.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an entry-level internship for students currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting (finance degrees are also considered), or a master’s degree in a related field. Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students at the time of application.
• Experience: Completion of entry-level accounting courses, such as Principles of Financial Accounting and Introduction to Managerial Accounting, is preferred. The internship requires a minimum commitment of 10 weeks, working at least 40 hours per week onsite.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong communication and analytical skills are essential. Candidates must be able to work effectively in a collaborative environment, possess a self-motivated, results-driven approach, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher throughout the internship.
• Bonus: Knowledge of Excel, including advanced functions like Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and Data Validation, as well as PowerQuery, is preferred. Working knowledge of SAP and proficiency in proper data management and Power BI dashboarding are also a plus.