About the Role
The General Dynamics Land Systems Summer 2025 Internship Program provides an opportunity for students looking to start or continue the transition from academia into industry. Our three-month internship assignments provide compensation based on area of study and class standing, and have the students embedded in key functional areas of our business, getting real-world experience and mentorship from seasoned professionals. As part of your summer experience, you will join our team and use your education, experience, and creativity to make an impact.
The Cost Accounting/Government Accounting Intern will be responsible for short burst projects and daily accounting operations.
Company Information
General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
What We Offer
Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
Healthcare including medical, dental, vision.
Competitive base pay.
401k Match (6%).
9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role
As a member of a small, high-performance team, the intern will:
Maintain property records, update property locators, perform cycle counts and maintain asset documentation.
Prepare and process data loads for mass updates and reconcile results.
Prepare and publish cost accounting reports
Prepare roll forward account reconciliations for accounts.
Review and analyze account balances
Perform analytical procedures over accrual balances, perform tests for accuracy of account balances and supporting documentation.
Research and communicate guidance to operational areas for reported incidents involving purchase orders, receipts and supplier payments requiring corrective actions
Support A/P analysts through resolution of issues related to outstanding Accounts Payable invoices.
Qualifications Sought
Pursuing a bachelor's degree majoring in Accounting or Finance from an accredited 4-year university or college
Attained at least a sophomore status based on university/college's class standing requirements at the start of the internship.
Must be at least 18 years old
Must be a U.S. Person (i.e., a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.)
Preferred - GPA of a 3.0 or higher
Must successfully pass standard pre-employment screens and must provide an official college or university transcript from their school before their first day of employment.
Must be able to complete a minimum of a full time, 3-month assignment.
Additional Information / Desired Experience
Strong computer skills: proficient in Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Web skills with the ability to perform sorts, pivots and analysis of large data sets.
Good interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Good oral and written communication skills
Discipline to follow policies and procedures
Comfortable working with computer applications and financial systems
Ability to work expeditiously and meet deadlines
General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race and/or ethnic background, national origin and/or ancestry, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, age, military service, veteran status, disability, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, genetic information, or membership in any class protected by applicable law from discrimination in employment.
