Week 6.1: Leadership Opportunities; AMAZING JOBS, local, full time, California, Acct & Finance

BAP Meeting:
1. BAP: Wednesday, Feb. 10th, 6-7pm in AH 226; “Careers as an IRS Agent”
There are many opportunities for careers with the Internal Revenue Service. Come hear from an IRS agent about what a career entails working for the IRS and whether it may be the right fit for you.
***Officer Elections, Feb. 24th***

Scholarships:
1.  Internal Auditor magazine if offering scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students. There will be six scholarships for $1,000 awarded over the next year for students with the top essays. Essay topics and submission periods along with more information can be found on the IIA website.
https://iaonline.theiia.org/scholarships?spMailingID=12630487&spUserID=NjI1NTA0NjAzMzUS1&spJobID=663824064&spReportId=NjYzODI0MDY0S0

Leadership:
1.  Grant Thorton, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, Moss Adams, KS, Jones & Roth (see attached flyer) and AKT all have leadership programs for the summer.  Please find the leadership opportunities in Beaver Careers.  The deadline is Feb. 24th.  You can apply and attend multiple events.  This is excellent for someone who is 2.5 to 3 years from graduation.  Stop by to visit the firms next week if you have questions.

OFFICE HOURS for next week:
AH 124 – Deloitte 2/17: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
AH 102A – Moss Adams 2/18: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
AH124/atrium – Kernutt Stokes 2/18: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

2.  KPMG China (SEE ATTACHED FLYER) reaches out and asks the US team to help source strong talent for their opportunities. If you think any of your BAP members might be interested, would you mind sharing the attached flyer with them… and that’s it!  After that point, KPMG China will manage all applicants.  The flyer instructs students to visit the KPMG China careers site to apply.  It also lists contacts for KPMG China, so all questions should be directed there. Please note the following:
·         Interested students must apply directly with KPMG China.  We cannot collect resumes for these position.
·         Applicants can be from any academic discipline (not limited to accounting).

Mentor Program:
The OSCPA is currently accepting student applications for the 2016 Coaching Program. We are asking for your help in notifying students of this career development opportunity available to OSCPA Student members.
What is it?
The Coaching Program is an opportunity for students to meet and talk with an active, experienced accounting professional who can help answer all their questions about accounting as a career. It runs May 1 – August 31, 2016 and is designed to help students learn more about the industry, the day-to-day job of a CPA, refine interview and resume skills, and start building their network in the profession.
Who qualifies to participate?
OSCPA Student members can participate in the Coaching Program if he/she is an active college junior, senior, post baccalaureate or masters accounting student taking at least 6 credits and signs up by April 15, 2016.

Sign-up Information
·         Coaching Program Registration Form (Open now through April 15) — https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/27593-Oregon-Society-Of-Cp-As
·         OSCPA Student Membership (only $25 and valid through September 30, 2016) — https://www.orcpa.org/join/student_application.php

If you or your students have any questions, please contact me at 503-597-5477 / 800-255-1470 ext. 115, or nproulx@orcpa.org.
Nicole Proulx

Job Opportunities (full-time and internship):
1.  APPLY NOW — AWESOME FULL TIME – FAST TRACK POSITION:
Precision Cast Parts — excellent opportunity (see attached flyers for links and details) — They would like to do interviews on Feb 16th so please apply via Beaver Careers asap.
PCC’s Financial Development Program (FDP) is a FULL TIME (starting salary $50K+) two-year rotational program designed to develop the future financial leaders of our business. At the end of the two years you have an internal career fair to choose the position that best fits your skills.

The FDP is designed to teach members the critical aspects of PCC’s business so they can effectively influence the future direction of the company. PCC is seeking qualified graduates who generate energy and enthusiasm and have the desire to win.  The successful candidate must have a firm grasp of the accounting discipline, while at the same time, must be able to manage and drive continuous improvement in our manufacturing operations.  The Financial Development Program is designed to enable such individuals to accelerate their career growth as they increase their value to PCC.  In just two years, those selected will be immersed in four cross-functional rotations. Please apply at the following link:  http://bit.ly/1bjcTis and Beaver Careers — job ID is 9846.

2. Cambia — We are currently seeking to fill an internship role on our Internal Audit team. I would love your help in promoting this opportunity to current students and recent graduates. See attached.
Internal Audit IT Internship, Portland, OR
We are seeking candidates who are available to work 30-40 hours per week beginning in February 2016
The Internal Audit/ Internal Audit IT Intern will assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of audits of corporate systems and processes, company operations, and compliance, as well as special projects as requested.

Interested candidates can apply online: http://cambiahealth.hodesiq.com/jobs/default.aspx?jid=5dJLUbtmzt1cMuacm4VJq%2fKUDp%2fLkTzGmPHtd0X6XYc%3d.
Michelle Schwartz, MPA
ph. 503-273-4132
michelle.schwartz@cambiahealth.com
http://www.cambiahealth.com/careers

3.  ON CAMPUS PART TIME:  Oregon State University Foundation (see attached flyer)
Not-for-Profit Accounting Student Position:

The OSU Foundation Finance Department is recruiting for student workers to begin in February 2016.  We have one to two openings.  We are interested in hiring a freshman, sophomore or junior to fill this position.  Closing date for resumes will be 5:00 pm, Friday, February 5, 2016.  If you have any questions please call Michael Dickason at 541-737-4909 or Marianne Mesford at 541-737-1872.  Please forward your resume to either Michael at Michael.dickason@oregonstate.edu or Marianne at Marianne.mesford@oregonstate.edu.

Duties include data entry, mailing daily receipts, special projects, updating database, copying, filing, computer scanning of documents for archiving purposes, GL work, and misc office duties.
Need to be a self-starter, detail oriented, have good computer skills and be able to work independently.  Must be able to work Spring Break and Winter Break.  The work schedule would be up to 20 hours per week during the school term and up to 40 hours per week whenever school is not in session.  Could lead to full-time employment during the summer of 2016.  Starting pay is $9.25 an hour.

4.  Internship opportunity with $3 Billion NYSE listed Insurance Company in Los Angeles, California
Mercury Insurance (Ticker “MCY”) is hiring for summer interns in 2016.  The position has flexible work hours (30 to 40 per week), flexible start and finish date (must work at least 8 weeks) and pays $16.56 an hour.
This position will assist with Finance Department projects which may include Economic Capital Modeling, Financial Planning and Analysis, Cost Benefit Studies, and Cost Accounting Projects.

Position is located at 4484 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA.  Qualifications:  Major in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.  Must have completed (by summer start date) junior level core Accounting or Finance courses to be considered for position.  Prefer candidates who will graduate with a B.S. in Finance or Accounting within one year of internship.

Mercury’s Chief Financial Officer, Ted Stalick (OSU class of 1987) will be conducting on-campus interviews on Monday, February 29.
To be considered for an interview, please send your resume and class record, including list of courses taken and grade history directly to Renee Balais at rbalais@mercuryinsurance.com. In the subject line of the e-mail write, “Finance Internship Position – OSU”. Should you be selected for an interview, a representative will contact you for interview scheduling.
See also job posting #9703 for additional information.

5.  Accounting Clerk/Intern Wanted (Corvallis)
Internship — Minimum wage – 4-6 hours per week
We are seeking an accounting clerk to work a few hours a week.  The hours and time commitment are flexible between 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Preference will be given to college juniors and sophomores.  Please email us your resume and make sure you write “Accounting Clerk Intern” in the subject line.   clarkin@broadwaymetal.net