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Position 1:
Tax Associate
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Location:
Minnesota
Type:
Full-Time
Accepted Majors:
Other
Categories:
Accounting
Position Description:
This position is available in-person out of our Eden Prairie, Minnesota office. Ideally, candidates would be able to start in Fall 2023, January or August 2024. Additional start dates are potentially available upon request.
If you are looking for a great start to your career in tax, this position is for you! As a graduate, having worked hard to get to where you are, you are now ready to use your skills, talents, and passion to kick-start your career.
At Boulay, we believe that a firm should fit an individual at both a career and personal level. We work with you to meet your professional goals while ensuring you have the flexibility to meet all your personal milestones. The success of a firm is driven by its employees’ daily work and attitudes. We want to help you build a career fit for your life.
Our clients tell us that what separates Boulay from the rest is our thoughtful and comprehensive client service; how we work hard to develop honest, down-to-earth, long-term relationships by listening to and instigating dialogues, and finally, that we are proactive in helping them solve problems and reach their goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Individual returns
Year-end planning
Corporate tax returns (both S and C Corp)
Opportunities to respond to a variety of inquiries from Federal and State taxing authorities
Tax research projects
Special projects as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with 150 credit hours
3.0 GPA
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Exemplary communication and organizational skills
Strong desire to learn and develop professionally
Motivated to serve clients
Desire to be a team player
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
You will receive a comprehensive orientation with in-depth technology training. You are paired with a supportive “Boulay Buddy” to help you acclimate to your position and help you meet people. You are also paired with a Primary Advisor whom you meet with several times throughout the year to ensure you are getting the feedback you need to be successful and are on the right track. Most importantly, you will be gaining practical public accounting experience and expanding your professional network! Come work for a firm that cares about you both as an employee and as a person.
Position 2:
Audit Internship (January - April 2024 or 2025)
Listing/Application Link:
Location:
Minnesota
Type:
Internship
Accepted Majors:
Other
Categories:
Accounting
Position Description:
Come see what Public Accounting is all about! Interns at Boulay have the opportunity to learn alongside experiences professionals and our Partners. Internships are paid, full-time experiences which run January – April. We recruit well in advance of this time frame to allow you flexibility and time to make arrangements for housing and required classes.
We want to help you build a career fit for your life.
If you are looking for a unique opportunity to continue advancing professionally, bring a fresh perspective, and ensure a balance between personal and professional ambitions, Boulay may be the right fit for you.
As a member of our spring audit team, you will participate in all phases of business audits. You will meet with clients, plan audits, and assist with office wrap-up and report preparation. You will also get a chance to assist on special projects and conduct research on technical issues. This is a great way to learn from our audit staff and gain valuable Public Accounting audit experience. You will work with a variety of clients (within multiple industries) on engagements and your work would include but would not be limited to:
Preparing financial statements including: auditing cash, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, PP&E and debt maturity schedules, along with income expense analysis etcetera
Assisting with budget forecasts
Working closely with in-charges and clients to obtain proper documentation for fieldwork
Being able to be involved in all phases of the audit process from preparation to issuance of reports
Assisting on special projects (i.e. due diligence or mergers and acquisitions)
Researching technical issues
Requirements
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Accounting Major working towards 150 credit hours
Completion of intermediate accounting course(s)
Completion of some Tax and/or Audit course(s) by time of internship
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Exemplary communication and organizational skills
Motivated to creatively serve clients
Desire to be a team player
Benefits
You will receive a comprehensive orientation with in-depth technology training. You will receive feedback meetings throughout your internship to ensure you are getting the feedback you need to be successful. Furthermore, you are paired with a supportive “Boulay Buddy” to help you acclimate to your position and help you meet people. Most importantly, you will have ample opportunities to gain practical public accounting experience, expand your professional network, and get in the pipeline for possible full-time opportunities!
Position 3:
Tax Internship (January - April 2024 or 2025)
Listing/Application Link:
Location:
Minnesota
Type:
Internship
Accepted Majors:
Other
Categories:
Accounting
Position Description:
Come see what Public Accounting is all about! Interns at Boulay have the opportunity to learn alongside experiences professionals and our Partners. Internships are paid, full-time experiences which run January – April. We recruit well in advance of this time frame to allow you flexibility and time to make arrangements for housing and required classes.
We want to help you build a career fit for your life.
If you are looking for a unique opportunity to continue advancing professionally, bring a fresh perspective, and ensure a balance between personal and professional ambitions, Boulay may be the right fit for you.
If you are looking for hands-on experience in tax, this internship is for you! Our tax interns perform a variety of tax research and individual and corporate tax return preparation. There is also opportunity to respond to a variety of inquiries from Federal and State taxing authorities. Our tax staff provides an excellent mentor network for interns who desire to learn from the best. You will work with a variety of clients (within multiple industries) on their tax preparation and planning. Your work would include but would not be limited to:
Individual returns
Year-end planning
Corporate tax returns (both S and C Corp)
Opportunities to respond to a variety of inquiries from Federal and State taxing authorities
Tax research projects
Special projects as assigned
Requirements
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Accounting Major working towards 150 credit hours
Completion of intermediate accounting course(s)
Completion of some Tax and/or Audit course(s) by time of internship
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Exemplary communication and organizational skills
Motivated to creatively serve clients
Desire to be a team player
Benefits
You will receive a comprehensive orientation with in-depth technology training. You will receive feedback meetings throughout your internship to ensure you are getting the feedback you need to be successful. Furthermore, you are paired with a supportive “Boulay Buddy” to help you acclimate to your position and help you meet people. Most importantly, you will have ample opportunities to gain practical public accounting experience, expand your professional network, and get in the pipeline for possible full-time opportunities!
Position 4:
Estate & Trust Associate
Listing/Application Link:
Location:
Minnesota
Type:
Full-Time
Accepted Majors:
Other
Categories:
Accounting
Position Description:
This position is anticipated to start in Fall 2023 or January 2024. Additional start dates are available upon request. This position is available in-person out of our Eden Prairie, Minnesota office or in a remote/hybrid capacity.
If you are looking for a great start to your career in a specialized tax field that is growing in need, this position is for you! Our experienced Estate and Trust staff provides an excellent mentor network for those who desire to learn from the best.
At Boulay, we believe that a firm should fit an individual at both a career and personal level. We work with you to meet your professional goals while ensuring you have the flexibility to meet all your personal milestones. The success of a firm is driven by its employees’ daily work and attitudes. We want to help you build a career fit for your life.
Our Estate and Trust Team uses a holistic approach to help clients plan and take into consideration the different objectives they may have throughout their life when it comes to retirement planning, charitable giving and caring for loved ones. As an Associate, your work will include but is not limited to the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Preparing estate, gift and trust tax and informational returns
Performing tax related services for clients including corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns
Identifying tax problems
Performing Trust accounting
Assisting in managing Probate and Estate administration
Managing light Real Estate administration
Preparing tax computations, work papers and entries
Researching technical issues
Communicating with team members as to the status of engagements/projects
Working to develop better skills through reading, training seminars, CPE and accepting challenging engagements/projects
Performing other tasks as necessary
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or other related degrees (i.e., J.D.)
0-3 years of progressively challenging public accounting experience in Estate and Trust area
CPA licensure or actively working towards CPA licensure
Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to reason intelligently and use sound judgment
Ability to organize work and projects, prioritize and meet deadlines
Strong attention to details
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal capacities
Strong interpersonal skills and team-oriented
Ability to learn new processes and information quickly
Benefits
You will receive a comprehensive orientation with in-depth technology training. You are paired with a supportive “Boulay Buddy” to help you acclimate to your position and help you meet people. You are also paired with a Primary Advisor whom you meet with several times throughout the year to ensure you are getting the feedback you need to be successful and are on the right track. Most importantly, you will be gaining practical public accounting experience and expanding your professional network!
Position 5:
Wealth Management Internship (Summer 2024)
Listing/Application Link:
Location:
Minnesota
Type:
Internship
Accepted Majors:
Finance/Banking
Categories:
Finance
Position Description:
We want to help you build a career fit for your life.
If you are looking for a unique opportunity to continue advancing professionally, bring a fresh perspective, and ensure a balance between personal and professional ambitions, Boulay may be the right fit for you.
During your Boulay Wealth Management Internship, we want you to work, grow, and make friends along the way! We are currently searching for a passionate student who exemplifies the Boulay Financial Advisor Team’s four core values: Community, Curiosity, Collaboration, and Celebration. This internship is a paid, full-time experience, which runs May – August.
Experience:
As a Firm, we take pride in generating an educational experience for Interns. As a member of our Wealth Management team, we want you to learn the core of the work we do. This internship experience allows interns the opportunity to work directly with the Advisor team to understand the “why” behind the services we provide. Wealth Management Interns will not be asked to generate business (through cold-calling or generating client leads) but rather focusing their time providing direct assistance to our advisors and associates to fulfill the needs of our clients. This is a great way to learn from a well-experienced team and gain valuable experience. You will get exposure to a wide variety of Wealth Management areas including:
•Financial Planning Processes (work with financial planning software and assist with client onboarding and account administration)
•Client Relationship Management (prepare for and participate in client meetings)
•Portfolio management (assist with investment activities and due diligences of investment products)
•Tax Planning (forecasting and other projections)
Additional PERKS of the Internship Program
•Comprehensive orientation with In-depth technology training
•Supportive “Boulay Buddy” and “Department Point -Person” to help you acclimate to your role
•Internship feedback discussions to aid in your success
•Internship and department social events
•Invaluable networking opportunities
•Great pipeline to future full-time opportunities
Minimum Requirements:
•Financial Planning, Finance, or Accounting Major with a 3.0 minimum GPA
•Completion of intermediate finance and/or accounting course(s)
•General understanding of financial markets, economics, investment products and financial planning
•Strong analytical aptitude and ability to synthesize complex information
•Detailed oriented with sound organizational skills
•Ability to prioritize and be self-directed
•Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
•Exemplary communication (oral and written)
•Motivated to creatively serve clients
•Desire to be a team player