Accounting
“Accountants work with people. They are analysts, planners and problem solvers. The world of business affairs is their province. It is their role to comprehend it, analyze it, systemize it and portray it.” – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
A concentration in accounting prepares the graduate for entry into one of the fastest-growing and most critical areas of management. In today’s complex, ever-changing business environment, accounting requires people with sound technical knowledge, critical thinking, superior interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.
Accounting is a discipline that can open the doors to many opportunities. Accountants work in a variety of positions and hold such titles as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Managing Partner, Tax Partner and even FBI Agent.
Job Titles
| Accounting Analyst | Forensic Litigation Consulting Associate |
| Accounting Associate | IT Audit Analyst |
| Actuary | Managing Partner |
| Assistant National Bank Examiner | Math Teacher |
| Associate Internal Auditor | Personal Financial Advisor |
| Audit Associate | Quality Manager |
| Business Analyst | Real Estate Appraiser |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | Revenue Agent |
| Cost Estimator | Staff Accountant |
| Credit Analyst | Staff Auditor |
| Economist | Tax Analyst/Accountant |
| FBI Agent | Tax Examiner |
| Fixed Income Research Associate | Tax Examiner |
Employers
This is a limited sample of employers who have posted jobs on NUcareers; please note, that they may not currently have positions posted.
| Deloitte LLP | KPMG Consulting LP |
| Ernst & Young | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
| Johnson & Johnson | GE |
Industries
| Banking | Government |
| Brokerage | Private Equity |
| Corporate Management | Real Estate |
| Financial Services | Public Accounting |
Internships and Co-ops
These samples titles can be used to research internship opportunities.
- Accounting Intern
- Contract Accounting Intern
- Corporate Accounting Intern
- Internal Audit Intern
- Management Accounting Intern
- Tax Intern
For more information, please visit the department’s website, NUworks, or Handshake.
Students enrolled in the College of Professional Studies may click here for co-op and internship information.
Resources
Websites for Career Exploration
- MassCIS – Massachusetts Information System
- Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Vocational Biographies (username: NEUniv; password: RAZDE)
- O*NET OnLine
- Accounting Careers Now
- Accounting Coach
- Accounting Crossing
- Accounting Jobs Today
- American Institute of CPAs
- eFinancialCareers
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Massachusetts Society of CPAs
- NUworks
- NUsource
Career Development Videos
- Ace the Case
- Building An International Career
- Leadership Development Programs, Part 1
- Leadership Development Programs, Part 2
- Careers in Forensics: Part 1
- Careers in Forensics: Part 2
- Careers in Forensics: Part 3
- Careers in Forensics: Part 4
- Careers in Forensics: Part 5
- Careers in Forensics: Part 6
- Career Conversation: Consulting and Project Management 1
- Career Conversation: Consulting and Project Management2
- Career Conversation: Consulting and Project Management 3
- Career Conversation: Consulting and Project Management 4
- Career Conversation: Consulting and Project Management 5
- Career Conversation: Consulting and Project Management 6
- Career Conversation: Careers in Non-Profit 1
- Career Conversation: Careers in Non-Profit 2
- Career Conversation: Careers in Non-Profit 3
- Career Conversation: Careers in Non-Profit 4
- Career Conversation: Careers in Non-Profit 5
- Career Conversation: Careers in Non-Profit 6
Websites for Job Search
- Accounting Crossing
- Accounting Jobs Today
- eFinancialCareers
- Idealist
- iHireAccounting
- Indeed
- NUworks
- NUsource
- SimplyHired
- Handshake
Campus Organizations and Activities
- Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA)
- Beta Alpha Psi
- Collegiate Alternative Investment Summit
- D’Amore-McKim Business Volunteers
- Finance and Investment Club
- Finance For the Community (FFC)
- Out In Business
- Student Government Association
- Student Value Fund
- Women in Business
For additional student organizations, click here.
For additional student involvement opportunities click here
Professional Associations
Find valuable industry information, job sites, and professional networking opportunities.
- Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance
- American Accounting Association
- American Institute of CPAs
- American Taxation Association
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- Association of Government Accountants
- Institute of Internal Auditors
- National Society of Accountants
- National Association of Tax Professionals
- National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
- Massachusetts Society of CPAs
Social Media
Sample industry-specific LinkedIn groups and Twitter handles. Stay on top of industry trends, company information, job listings, and networking opportunities. Review the LinkedIn Guide for tips to build a strong LinkedIn profile and visit the Social Media and LinkedIn pages for more information on how to leverage your social media network.
LinkedIn Groups
- Northeastern University Employer Engagement and Career Design
- Northeastern University International Students and Alumni Networking Group
- sheLEADS at Northeastern
- Accounting Professionals
- Big Four Accounting Consulting
- Finance and Accounting: Networking, Forum, and Jobs
- Finance and Accounting Recruiter Group
- Future Business Leaders of America
- The Job Hunter
Twitter Handles
- @AAjobs – Accounting Age Jobs
- @AccountantsCHI – Accounting Jobs
- @AccountantsSEA – Accounting Jobs
- @GetAccountants – Get Accountant Jobs
Book
The Power of One: You’re the Boss by Kathleen Brush