Week 7: Field Trip this week, Firm Office Hrs about Summer Leadership Accounting Scholarships & Industry Jobs

Personal Events

BAP/IMA Weekly Meetings:
Wed. Feb. 22nd at 6pm in AH 226 – Georgia Pacific

CSC Professional Development:
Please considering attending some of the CSC professional development activities — i.e. resume workshop on Tues & Wed from 1-3pm.  Stop by and make an appointment.

Accounting Scholarships Due Friday, March 24th at 5pm. 
Submit your application to Dr. Akroyd.  See attached flyer for details

Chris.Akroyd@bus.oregonstate.edu

SPECIAL Fraud & Ethics Documentary 
Thursday, March 2nd at either 5:30 or 7pm in LINC 100.
Hosted by the Accounting Department — Please join us for the premier showing of “All the Queen’s Horses”  A documentary about a $53M municipal fraud by a 20 year trusted employee.
**The producer of the documentary Kelly Richmond Pope will be there to answer questions and present documentary.

Fridays in Austin — March 3rd — Accounting Focused
*Space is limited. Please register at business.oregonstate.edu/fridays
Week 8 | ACCOUNTING
1.  Alumni/Industry Panel: Careers in Accounting Friday, March 3  |  10 – 11 a.m.  |  183 Austin Hall Developing Your 2.  Personal Brand Friday, March 3  |  10 – 11 a.m.  |  222 Austin Hall
3.  Learn How the Accounting Recruiting Process Works Friday, March 3  |  11 a.m. – noon  |  126 Austin Hall
4.  Learn About Business MECOP Internships Friday, March 3  |  noon – 1 p.m.  |  216 Austin Hall
5.  What Do Employers Seek in a Successful Employee? Friday, March 3  |  1 – 2 p.m.  |  126 Austin Hall
6.  Travel Friday  Friday, March 3  |  all day  | Oregon Bankers Association and RV Kuhns

Professional Events

BAP/IMA Weekly Meetings:
Wed. Feb. 22nd at 6pm in AH 226 – Georgia Pacific 
Industry Accounting – Representatives from Georgia-Pacific, LLC will be sharing a presentation about working on the industry side of the accounting profession. This is a great opportunity to learn about a great company and gain insight into another side of the accounting profession.

Field Trip (engagement activity):
We have organized a field trip to Georgia-Pacific’s Halsey Factory for Friday, Feb 24. We are limited to 20 students for the tour so get them to email me at akroydc@oregonstate.edu

Students meet at Motor Pool at 8:40am
Depart from OSU Motor Pool (3200 SW Campus Way) at 9am
Arrive at Georgia Pacific Halsey Mill at 9:30am
Halsey Mill Tour (approximately 1 hour)
Meet accounting staff 10:30am
Leave Halsey Mill at about 11:30
Arrive back at OSU Motor Pool at about 12noon

Students with 3-yrs Until Graduation:
Apply for Summer Leadership Opportunities — Beaver Careers

Leadership Opportunities

PwC, KPMG, Deloitte, Moss Adams, Jones & Roth, Aldrich (formerly AKT), KS (Eugene), Geffen Mesher and Grant Thornton.  There are many firms with these opportunities — some are listed here below.
Please check Beaver Careers

PwC Summer Leadership Opportunity: 
PwC’s Elevate posting is currently up in Beaver Careers, and applications will be accepted through February 24. First round interviews will happen on-campus on March 7th, which will consist of one interview per candidate. As you already know, we will be on campus next Thursday and again during the BAP Summer Leadership Panel in February.

Grant Thornton:
GT will be hosting office hours on March 6th

Kernutt Stokes, Geffen Mesher & Jones & Roth:
These firms are all offering summer leadership  See attached flyers for each firm

Deloitte:
Is hosting office hours, Wed. Feb. 22nd between 10-2pm, CSC Austin Hall.  Please email campus recruiter Megan Gustafson (mgustafson@deloitte.com) if you would like to set up a one- on-one appointment.

Moss Adams:
2017 Ignite Scholarships (flier here)
Summer Leadership Conference (flier here)

Geffen Mesher:
Exploration – Summer Leadership Program (flier here)

Aldrich (formerly AKT):
Aldrich is holding their second annual summer leadership conference: THRIVE! Aldrich’s Summer Leadership Experience
To Apply:
Submit your resume, transcripts, and cover letter by February 24, 2017, online here.

OSCPA Coaching Program:
Student Member Registration: Opens in February 2017
Coach-Student Pairing Notification: April 28, 2017
Program Runs: May 1 – August 31, 2017

Why the Coaching program for Students: Your Coach will contact you for the initial meeting; you will initiate scheduling subsequent meetings. Develop a meeting agenda for what you want to accomplish during the Coaching Program. Dress appropriately for in-person meetings. At the minimum, business casual; no jeans or sneakers. Ask your Coach to review and provide feedback on your resume.
Ask about interviewing, including attire, thank you note etiquette how to prepare for the interview.
Keep your Coach informed of your progress. Ask questions regarding the CPA exam, how to study, etc

Job & Internship Opportunities

On-Campus

Paid Tutoring Position:
The Beth Ray Student Center is looking for accounting tutors for athletes. Here’s a link to the job description.
Off-Campus
LOCAL TAX Position:
I am a sole practitioner in a one person office. Jack Moran, PC, CPA (moran927@aol.com)
In prior years, I’ve had someone help with individual and business tax preparation.  I think a student who has completed a tax course, could do the job. (About 8 hrs. on a weekend).   If so, please contact me at either 541-738-2505 or by email, address above  Thank you, Jack Moran, PC, CPA (moran927@aol.com)

INDUSTRY INTERNSHIPS:
Summer Internships
Precision Castparts
Portland General Electric
Coyote

KPMG:
Hiring for an Accountant/HR Manager position (job description here)

Moss Adams:
There are three unique opportunities — one is their leadership opportunity.
GPS Operational Internship (flier here)
2017 Ignite Scholarships (flier here)

Precision Castparts Co.:
Are looking to hire accounting/finance interns for two positions.  This is an excellent opportunity with internship rotation. General company flier info here.

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE – INTERNSHIPS AND CO-OPS We are seeking highly motivated IMPACT players to join our world of manufacturing. Do you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment where you are rewarded for results? Do you want to be a member of a team that is driven to win? If so, Precision Castparts Corp. may be just the place for you.  Students with a passion for leadership and who are seeking a great career in a fast-paced, growing organization are encouraged to apply online here. (job description flyer here)

ACCOUNTING/FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM We are seeking highly motivated IMPACT players to join our world of MANUFACTURING Do you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment where you are rewarded for results? Do you want to be a member of a team that is driven to win? If so, Precision Castparts Corp. may be just the place for you to build your career.
Students with a passion for leadership and who are seeking a great career in a fast-paced, growing organization are encouraged to apply. Please apply online here. (job description flyer here)

Wilsonville Firm:
Badly need a bookkeeper to do entry-level accounting work. I have been doing it since graduation but it’s time to trim the workload before I go crazy.  Starting wage is $15/hour. Workload 15 hours/week but negotiable either way. Lots of growth potential, including steep wage increases. Complete flexibility on work schedules. I would train them and gradually pass more responsibility onto them as they settle into the position.

Looking for a sophomore/junior who will be in Corvallis over the summer. Please feel free to disperse this however you deem appropriate. Just wanted to give a fellow Beaver a good opportunity before selling out to professional bookkeepers.
Please contact brandan.hopper@gmail.com if you are interested.

Wells Fargo Bank:
I’m Leroy Clarke, a member of the Wells Fargo Wholesale Talent Acquisition Diversity Strategy Team.  With that said, we are seeking college juniors that are interested in our 10 week paid Wells Fargo Business Banking Summer Internship Program.  This opportunity is based in Portland, Oregon.  If you or someone in your network is interested in this opportunity, please have them contact me directly with their updated resumes at the following email address: Leroy.Clarke@wellsfargo.com  The deadline to send me a resume is Friday, February 10th.  Thanks and let me know if there are follow-up questions.

Highest Regards,
Leroy Clarke
Wells Fargo Bank | Wholesale Talent Acquisition Diversity Strategy Team, Business Initiatives Consultant
301 South College Street, 19th floor | Charlotte, NC 28211  | MAC D1053-195
Tel: 704-410-7308 | Mobile: 704-579-3715  | Other: 718-812-6435  | Fax: 866-493-7719Leroy.Clarke@wellsfargo.com

Washington Job Opportunity – Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL):
Intern Coordinator for the Business Systems Directorate (BSD) Intern Program
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in Richland, WA.
We are interested in interviewing several of your Business students for our summer internship program at the Lab.  Please view this flyer for more information about the Internship, how to apply, and PNNL. Thank you in advance for your time and feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Sean Clausen
Finance & Accounting Professional
Business Analysis/BSD Internship Coordinator Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Tel: 509-375-2225

Wiley CPA Review Course Internship:
I am looking for a Campus Ambassador at your school.  The position is like a mini-internship and you would serve as a liaison between Wiley and your school.  It’s only about a few hours of work per semester and in return, you get a full CPA Review Course (retail value $1,800)!
If interested, please return the application to me and we can get you set up with your review course. Carla Ng, CPA, PMP; (925) 789-7804; Carla.Ng@wiley.com