Offer summary

Qualifications:

Interest in learning about a career in public accounting., Ability to participate and contribute to discussions., Open to high school and college students, as well as experienced professionals considering a career change., No specific educational background required, but a willingness to engage is essential..

Key responsibilities:

Participate in a half-day virtual externship experience.

Engage in discussions with current interns and staff accountants.

Attend panel discussions to learn about various accounting services.

Gain insights into the recruiting process and what the firm looks for in team members.

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman (BLS) is an accounting firm dedicated to serving businesses, nonprofits, estates, and trusts in Delaware, Pennsylvania and beyond. Our advisors are experts in a wide range of practice areas and industries. Whether you need traditional accounting, tax planning, and preparation; estate and trust services; compliance support; a business valuation, bookkeeping assistance or other advisory services, we are here to help you plan for your financial future. BLS is not a Big Four accounting firm, and we think that’s a good thing for our clients. While our level of expertise is just as strong, we are focused on our local community. We’ll meet with you in person, listen to your unique needs, and customize a plan that is perfectly suited for you. We’re one of the largest and oldest accounting firm in Delaware and we are here to stay. We work with a diverse range of clients: - Privately held businesses, including family-owned businesses, medical practices, law firms, and more - Nonprofit organizations - Governmental agencies and authorities - High-net-worth individuals - International businesses and individuals Services include: - Advisory services – for small businesses, estates and trusts, and legal matters - Audit and assurance - Tax services – planning and compliance for U.S. and international entities and individuals - Holding company services Whatever your needs, you can count on BLS to provide first-class service with the utmost confidentiality. To learn more, please visit www.belfint.com or contact us at info@belfint.com.

Job description

Job Type

Internship

Description

Are you looking to gain first-hand knowledge of what a career could look like in a mid-sized, regional public accounting firm but are too early in your college career for an internship or in high school? Our half-day virtual Externship/Shadowing Experience, which occurs in August, is for you! During this program, you will have the chance to interact with our current Summer Interns, Staff Accountants, all the way up through Shareholders, to better understand how public accounting firms help their clients succeed. Best of all, our Externs get to add this experience on their resume AND are automatically invited to interview for the Summer Internship Program, when eligible.

Our 2024 Summer Externship is scheduled to take place the first week of August 2025 (Final date to be determined) from 9am-1pm ET.

What To Expect

Duration – Half day, virtual experience (due to the number of attendees, our Externship is virtual)
Welcome from BLS Shareholder
Virtual Office Tour
Panel Discussion with Auditing/Tax & Small Business/Corporate & International Services Members
Panel Discussion with Current Interns
Overview our College Recruiter about Our Recruiting Process and What We Look for in BLS Team Members

Requirements

What We Look For

Interest in learning about a career public accounting
Ability to participate and contribute to the conversation
Who is Eligible?
- High School Students
- College Students
- Experienced Professionals Considering a Career Change

Salary Description

Non-Paid Experience

Required profile