Accounting Internship Opportunities

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New Internship Directories  Available - Career services Resource Room - CMU 114

INTERNSHIP OFFERS INSIDE TRACK

Competition for established internships is stiff, Mark Oldman said, as more collegians today (77 percent) complete at least one, compared with just 3 percent in 1980. Oldman is co-author with Samer Hamadeh "The Internship Bible (IB)" and "America's Top Internships (ATI)"

"In today's golden job market, we're seeing an internship craze" as more colleges give valuable academic credits for them and as   businesses "increasingly see them as a powerful way of recruiting full-time hires," Oldman said.

Companies that hire more than half of their former interns, according to ATI, include Atlantic Records, New York; Chevron Corp., San Francisco; Ford Motor Co., Allen Park, Mich.; Hewlett-Packard Co., Palo Alto, Calif.; Intel Corp., Folsom, Calif.; Kraft General Foods, Northfield, Ill.; Marvel Comics, New York; Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati; Random House, Inc., New York; 3M, St. Paul, Minn.; Union Carbide Corp., Hahnville, La.; and Weyerhaeuser, Tacoma, Wash.

Although the Internship Bible lists more than 100,000 internships, Oldman nevertheless said some people can profit if they "create their own internships where none exists." In his view, there's a lot less competition when you create your own, and "the level of responsibility can be much greater." Oldman believes if you can convince an individual or company to set up a new internship, you're galloping on an inside track. The Walt Disney Studios, Burbank, Calif., for instance, accept only 20 interns annually of 1,000 who apply, IB reports. Then again, established internships usually have job descriptions that spell out an intern's duties, often narrowly, so there's not a lot of leeway in them for creativity. To make your own internship, Oldman said pick some firm or individual you admire, and write "an enthusiastic letter." If you get hired and learn the ropes, Oldman said, don't be shy about requesting "better assignments" and "more responsibility," since a lot of an intern's job can be "self-made." If your ideal company has never had an intern before, you should negotiate pay with a good idea of  what interns in its field earn. IB reports that high-tech firms pay among the best; publishers less; and nonprofits little or nothing. Thus, an intern's weekly pay at Microsoft Corp., Redmond, Wash., could reach $650; at Newsday, of Melville, N.Y., $510; and at the San Francisco Opera, zero.

Oldman reminds that while this is "the perfect season" to apply for a summer internship, it's often better to serve one in the fall or spring, when many organizations -- -- are in high-gear.

One last thought: you don't have to be a college student to seek an internship. You could be employed -- or even unemployed.
It's up to you.

(Sherwood Ross is a freelance writer who covers workplace topics for Reuters. Any opinions in the column are solely those of Mr. Ross. You can e-mail him at sherwood(at)mato.com).
 

We encourage students to register in the DragonCareers System. To establish an active account in DragonCareers, upload your resume after completing a brief profile.  You will get an email when your account has been activated.  Internship descriptions that ask for your major will be available. The application directions will be provided by the company listing the internship.  Click on the top link on the navigation bar at http://www.mnstate.edu/career/

Current Jobs for Graduates Bulletins online - http://www.graduatejobs.com/

Checklist of Possible Internship Sources
(Check each one as you use it in your search for an internship)
___ Network with current and former employers, coworkers, friends, neighbors, family
college professors, people you meet when traveling or socializing to let them know the
type of internship you are seeking and to see if they have heard of an internship or might
suggest an organization for you to contact regarding the possibility of an
internshipyou just might be the first intern the organization has hired. If you do a
great job that organization may become a site for future internships and you may be hired.
___ Watch the internship listings each week that arrive via DragonCareers and that are listed on
the MSUM Career Services web site under Internships. Select Internship Listings or go to
http://www.mnstate.edu/career/internships/main.html.
Internships that come directly to Career Services will be listed by the semester in which
the organization wishes to have an intern. Do not apply after the deadline.
___ If you find an internship of interest, but the semester does not fit your needs,
write a letter inquiring if that internship will be available again during the summer or the
next semester. Be sure to send an outstanding letter and resume when you inquire.
Career Services at MSUM will review your documents before you mail them and
make suggestions for revisions if they are necessary.
___ Visit all of the relevant links under the Internship Listings segment of the Career Services
web site. Also visit the internship section of your major departments web site.
___ See InternPosta link under the Internship Listings section on Career Services web site.
This site lists internships with Minnesota organizationsnew ones arrive almost daily.
___ Your major department may keep a listing of all previous sites where internships
have been served. Review the list and contact organizations of interest to learn if they
anticipate the need for an intern in the semester/summer you desire to serve one. Some
students take a paid internship as their first job following graduation to gain experience.
___ Many corporations/organizations list internships on their corporate web sites under Careers
or Employment Opportunities or other links.
Start searching early (several semesters before you wish to have the internship) so you
do not miss deadlines.
___ Attend fairs and career events to talk with employers about internship possibilities and to
make them aware of your skills and projects of interest to you.
___ Search internship directories and online employment subscriptions that Career Services
offers. There are many internship opportunities if you are willing to leave Fargo-Moorhead.
___ Use Hoovers Handbooks to find a list of the competitors for a company of interest to you.
The competitors may have internships of comparable quality.
Hoovers covers American and World Business, also Private and Emerging Companies.
Checklist developed by MSU Moorhead Career Services 1-06
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Go to: http://www.mnstate.edu/career/internships/list_intern_general.htm
to find more internship sources

The On-Campus Interview Schedule of employers seeking interns will be updated as  it is confirmed.
 

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INTERNSHIP DIRECTORY

The latest Federal Government Internship Director is online at http://wwwmakingthedifference.org/federalinternships/directory.  There are eight pages of online links to internship descriptions.

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#10460 Internal Auditor, RDO Equipment Company, Fargo, ND
Starts: ASAP
Salary: Depends on experience
DL: 3-31-09

Job Description

Job Title:  Accounting Intern

Job Code:                                                        Non-Exempt

Reports To: Lead Accountant                                         

Department: Accounting                    

Supervisory Responsibility:  no

Computes, classifies, records, and verifies accuracy of financial records and general ledger maintenance. 

1.      Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to the general ledger, documenting business transactions.

2.      Collects appropriate data and prepares quarterly sales tax and bi-weekly and quarterly payroll taxes.

3.      Compile, reconcile, and audit information to be posted to the general ledger.

4.      Maintenance of cash accounts.

5.      Financial reporting.

6.      Verification of data during Lawson conversion and user acceptance testing.

7.      Other duties as assigned and/or needed.

At St. Francis Healthcare Campus we expect all our employees to live the values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence at work by:

        Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit

        Working together as a team to achieve our goals

        Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback

        Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve

        Using our resources wisely

        Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of St. Francis Healthcare Campus and CHI

Core Behaviors:   The following behaviors have been identified as                                     critical to all staff roles at St. Francis Healthcare Campus:

        Teamwork Orientation:  works cooperatively & collaboratively with others toward the accomplishment of shared goals.

        Service Orientation:  desires to serve and focus ones efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of internal and external customers.

        Learning and Growth:  has a commitment to continuous professional and organizational learning

        Communication:  practices attentive and active listening and can restate opinions of others; communicates messages in a way that has the desired effect.

        Safety

Demonstrates the knowledge of fire/safety, disaster plans and infection control

Reports any unsafe conditions noted to the appropriate individuals or department

Skill, Knowledge or Abilities critical to this role:

1.      Must maintain high level of accuracy.

2.      Strong organization skills a must.

3.      Excellent critical thinking skills needed.

a.      Credits towards a bachelors degree in study area of accounting.  Intermediate accounting essential. 

Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric

Finance/Accounting

Internship Opportunity

Zimmer Spine

• Highly interactive, project-oriented finance/accounting internship
• Demonstrated history of permanent placement upon graduation
• Visibility throughout all levels of the organization
• Up to 75% travel throughout the United States
• Paid Internship - $14 per hour with overtime opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Conduct process and physical inventory audits of our distributor locations
• Interact directly with our sales force and the distributors operations taff
• Travel up to 75% of the time
• Additional projects are yet to be determined but may include
  • Strategic analysis of our market and/or competitors
  • Internal processes review to identify inefficiencies and propose improvements
  • Review of fixed assets for potential impairment

Qualifications:

• GPA 3.2 or higher
• Enrolled in a B.A. or B.S. in Accounting or Finance
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment
• Must be a junior or senior at time of internship
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Some financial analysis and manufacturing experience preferred

Visit www.careers.zimmer.com to learn more & apply online; search for Zimmer Spine positions on www.monster.com or www.careerbuilder.com

2008 FINANCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

MDU RESOURCES GROUP, INC.  

BISMARCK, ND

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

MDU Resources Group, Inc. provides value-added natural resource products and related services that are essential to energy and transportation infrastructure. MDU Resources includes natural gas and oil production, construction materials and mining, electric and natural gas utilities, natural gas pipelines and energy services, and utility services.  For more information visit our website @ www.mduresources.com

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must have completed their Junior year in college along with coursework in intermediate accounting and computer applications in business.

JOB DUTIES

**Opportunities may also exist for internships in other finance departments. 

SALARY: $10.00/ hour

HOURS REQUIRED:

         Summer Internship - approximately 40 hours per week

         Fall Internship hours may vary

TERM OF INTERNSHIP:

All internships will last 10-14 weeks and are located in Bismarck, ND.  The exact beginning and ending dates are negotiable.  MDU Resources objectives are to provide opportunities to students to obtain on-the-job experience in the accounting field and identify potential candidates for future openings in our company. 

         Summer Internships begin in May and end in August 

         Fall Internships begin in September and end in December

HOW TO APPLY:

Please complete the online job application form found at http://jobs.mdu.com  , attach your resume and a current college transcript. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

         2008 summer and fall Internships  - February 1, 2008.  Candidates will be interviewed by MDU Resources Group, Inc. in late February and early March with final selection by mid March 2008. 

MN Office of the State Auditor (listed 11/2/07)

Intern - Local Government Audits

The Minnesota Office of the State Auditor offers a paid, full-time internship with its Audit Practice Division.  Join a team of professional auditors spring semester 2008 to gain qualifying CPA audit experience and learn about Minnesota local governments.  Interns work hands on with an audit team based in Moorhead, Minnesota.

The selected candidate actively participates in financial and compliance audits of local governments.  Work may include analysis and testing of internal controls, account balances, and trial balances.  In addition to the development of technical skills, the internship experience provides the opportunity to enhance communication skills through professional client interaction and refine job management skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:  Applicants must be majoring in accounting and second semester junior status. Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.

Send cover letter, resume, and transcript including GPA by November 13, 2007, to:

Robert Johnson, CPA

Audit Director

Minnesota Office of the State Auditor

715 11^th Street North, #107

Moorhead, MN 56560