Accelerate - 2027 – Metro Chicago
About The Position
Accelerate is a one-day leadership program designed to provide students with an opportunity to build relationships with Andersen professionals and discover the possibilities of an exciting career firsthand. This one-day program, taking place on January 8, 2026, will provide you with a leadership opportunity to interact with firm leaders and network with peers to develop both personally and professionally. Accelerate will also provide you with insight about Andersen and our internship programs. This program is an opportunity for students interested in Andersen's Chicago, Illinois and Des Moines, Iowa offices. Accelerate will be held in the downtown Chicago office for both Chicago and Des Moines candidates. This program is targeted towards ambitious students who are interested in gaining a greater understanding of what a career in public accounting might look like. Participants will be exposed to the entrepreneurial spirit of what makes Andersen a unique professional services tax firm. Not only will you will be able to accelerate the campus recruiting process while gaining a direct perspective about our organization and culture, you will also learn the many ways Andersen professionals can accelerate their careers! Participants will have the opportunity to interview for a 2027 Summer Internship during the program. Come prepared to build your professional network, learn about our firm, and engage in fun social activities!
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related degree with expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- A keen interest in learning more about public accounting and tax.
- Strong leadership, multitasking and organizational skills.
- Self-starter with initiative to seek out opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact with various levels of client and firm management through both written and verbal communication.
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire.
- Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status).
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with Andersen professionals.
- Discover the possibilities of an exciting career firsthand.
- Interact with firm leaders.
- Network with peers to develop both personally and professionally.
- Gain insight about Andersen and their internship programs.
- Gain a greater understanding of what a career in public accounting might look like.
- Be exposed to the entrepreneurial spirit of Andersen.
- Accelerate the campus recruiting process.
- Gain a direct perspective about Andersen's organization and culture.
- Learn about the many ways Andersen professionals can accelerate their careers.
- Interview for a 2027 Summer Internship.
- Build your professional network.
- Learn about the firm.
- Engage in fun social activities.
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Career Level
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