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.

Positions that require additional education or training are indicated by a (*). Job qualifications are based not only on degree program, but on skills and experience. Students should seek out as many experiential opportunities in their fields of interest as possible, including Co-op and internships.

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

This is a limited sample of employers who have posted jobs on NUworks; please note, that they may not currently have positions posted.

Deloitte LLP	KPMG Consulting LP
Ernst & Young	PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Johnson & Johnson	GE

Banking	Government
Brokerage	Private Equity
Corporate Management	Real Estate
Financial Services	Public Accounting

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

Use NUworks, Handshake, SimplyHired.com, Indeed.com, or other internship sites to search for openings.

For more information, please make an appointment with your co-op advisor.

For more information, please visit the department’s website, NUworks, or Handshake.

Students enrolled in D’Amore McKim School of Business may click here for co-op and internship information.

The following resources include various websites and campus resources that will aid you in exploring this career field and industry.

Websites for Career Exploration

Websites for Job Search

Campus Organizations

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Professional Associations

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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

Books

The Power of One: You’re the Boss by Kathleen Brush

Job Titles

Employers

Industries

Internships and Co-ops

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