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Being new to the accounting and financial services industry, you want to learn from others, develop your skills and gain experience with a variety of challenges. Boulay provides ample opportunities for career advancement, on-going education, mentoring and lasting friendships. We look for bright and energetic students and graduates to join our team and experience how we work together.

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During this two-day program, learn about Boulay, our opportunities for students and graduates, and how we help you find a career that’s fit for your life.

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MEGAN KOOSMAN
Senior Campus Recruiter
952.847.4857
mkoosman@boulaygroup.com

Find your fit

Discover your interests. No matter the department, gain exposure working with clients in a variety of industries.

 

Assist with preparation of compilation and review attest engagements, including performing analytical procedures. Additionally, help with financial statement preparation along with forecasting and projection projects.

Assist in audits and reviews of financial statements through all stages of an engagement, including planning and fieldwork, while working in a variety of industries with publicly traded and privately owned clients. Experience working directly with our clients and receive one-on-one training from our team to help you learn and grow in your career.

Gain general and specialized tax exposure and perform tax-related research projects. Prepare various types of trust, gift, estate, and individual tax returns. Assist in managing estate administration and complete special projects as assigned.

Interns and associates will prepare retirement plan related tax forms, analyze census data for eligibility, prepare plan financials, and learn the technical skills needed to be a plan administrator.

Interns and associates are actively involved in client engagements by performing internal control testing as part of SOC 1 / SOC 2 examinations, identifying potential issues and communicating results to department leadership.

Work with clients on tax preparation/planning, and prepare individual, partnership and corporate tax returns. Respond to inquiries from Federal and State taxing authorities, perform tax-related research, and complete special projects as assigned.

Provide direct assistance to experts in various facets of transactional planning and execution. Learn about valuation, financial diligence, transaction structuring, tax planning, and technical accounting.

Provide direct assistance to a team of about 40 people and get hands-on client experience. Learn about financial planning processes, portfolio management, client relationship management, and tax planning.

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The Facts of Public Accounting at Boulay

Fiction

Accountants in private industry can earn more money.

Fact

Being a revenue producer at Boulay, as opposed to being a company expense, allows for a significant potential for growth in your compensation. Depending on the position, Boulay not only offers a competitive base salary, but also has incentive plans and commission offerings.

Fiction

Accountants in private industry work fewer hours in a year than public accountants.

Fact

A typical industry professional’s work week averages 45-50 hours, which is comparable to the weekly hours worked at Boulay, when averaged over the course of the year. Boulay team members, however, receive six days of personal time, in addition to their paid holidays and vacation time, that offset their working hours.

Fiction

In public accounting you never get to work with others outside your own department.

Fact

We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with experts in our numerous specialty service lines. These include transaction advisory, valuation, risk advisory, estate and trust, retirement plan administration, financial planning and more. We strive to be a “one-stop shop” for clients, which encourages collaboration between our various departments.

Fiction

You can learn other skills in industry that you cannot learn in public accounting.

Fact

At Boulay, we encourage and financially support numerous trainings, exams, certifications, and mentorship and leadership programs for our team members. Our Learning and Development team provides in-depth onboarding and continuous training for all staff. Boulay University provides curriculum and tools to help team members map their career progression and realize their aspirations.

Fiction

Promotions are more attainable in private industry.

Fact

Boulay has a performance review process where staff meet quarterly with their Primary Advisor to engage in relevant and timely dialogue regarding their performance development. We believe ongoing feedback will better equip our team members for advancement and success.

Fiction

A career in private industry is more secure.

Fact

There will always be a need to leverage the expertise of individuals in tax, audit, and nontraditional areas of accounting. The continual need for public accounting services ensures it is a stable industry. Our diverse client base has allowed the firm to ride out economic challenges throughout various periods of uncertainty. During the recent pandemic, Boulay saw additional needs for our services and increased our revenue.

Fiction

Public accounting positions have stressful busy seasons, but industry positions do not.

Fact

A private company’s workflow is dictated by the same major tax and financial reporting deadlines associated with public accounting. In private, deadlines occur monthly, quarterly, and yearly, which creates challenges in accommodating life outside the office throughout the year. To offset Boulay’s busier times, we offer generous vacation and personal time, holidays, and in some positions, flexible hours.

Fiction

The day-to-day work in private accounting is easier.

Fact

The repetitive nature of work in private industry can make daily responsibilities appear to be easier. Our professionals have opportunities to work with a variety of clients who present unique challenges and require innovative problem-solving. At Boulay, you can focus on your specific interest and professional goals to create a career fit for your life.

Fiction

Private industry treats its employees better than public.

Fact

Boulay aspires to differentiate itself from our competition (both private and other public firms) when it comes to taking care of our team members and creating an inspirational culture. Our team is made up of people with different needs, desires and goals. We prioritize investing in each of them. The success of the firm is measured by the success of its people.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Boulay does not accept the submission of unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies.

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