Corporate Accounting Intern

Job Description

Corporate Accounting Internship – Summer 2027 | FlightSafety International

The Tone:
This is a paid, 10-week internship at FlightSafety International, a global leader in professional aviation training and supplier of flight simulators. The company provides essential training and advanced simulation technology to commercial, government, and military organizations worldwide. This Corporate Accounting Internship plays a crucial role by providing support for the rebate process, enabling the company to accurately manage customer agreements and financial calculations. Interns perform meaningful work, gaining valuable insight into FlightSafety International’s culture and business operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person

• Team: Corporate Accounting
• Mission: To accurately calculate, reconcile, and document customer rebates by analyzing sales data and customer agreements.
• Tech Stack: Excel, internal software systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Rebate Review: Review customer agreements and eligibility criteria to determine applicable rebate rates.
• Data Analysis: Analyze sales data using Excel and established guidelines to calculate customer rebate credits.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile rebate calculations against customer accounts and sales records, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate supporting schedules and documentation for the rebate process.
• Project Management: Accept and execute designated business-focused projects, researching ideas, proposing solutions, and presenting a final project.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Experience: Fundamental knowledge of computer programs, techniques, and concepts relevant to accounting. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Skills: Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities; strong work ethic, self-motivation, and a positive, personable demeanor; ability to handle confidential information.
• Bonus: Major in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; coursework or experience in financial accounting, managerial accounting, data analysis, or auditing.