Friday, October 31, 2008

Accounting Part-time positions

FIBERSPAR, a company located in New Bedford is looking to hire a couple of temporary accounting staff members. These positions would be a good fit for accounting students. They are in the process of installing a new ERP system as well as have been experiencing continued growth. As a result they need some additional resources to assist with some of of the day to day activities as well as their year end audit. They am looking for individuals that have good communication and computer skills and basic accounting knowledge. They would be performing both clerical and accounting activities. Would prefer if they could be available 20 hours per week and willing to be somewhat flexible on schedule. It is possible that these positions could become full time opportunities either here in our Massachusetts office or in our Texas office.

Interested students should send their resume and brief email message to:

Donna M. Niewola
Vice President
Finance & Administration

dniewola@fiberspar.com

Accounting Internship in Mattapoisett, MA

We are repeating this internship listing from September as the firm found a candidate but he also received another job offer and so the position remains unfilled. I have had a very positive experience with this internship provider. It is a small firm with an emphasis on learning. We have a UMD grad working there full-time. Please send your resume to the email address below. This is a PAID intrenship (the best kind). Also, this will qualify for internship credit for spring 2009 (as long as you go through my approval process and take the online internship course). Accounting Internship A local CPA firm is looking for a junior or senior accounting major to hire as an intern.

This is a paid internship and the firm would like to hire someone as soon as possible. The firm is NorthGate Advisors, Ltd. They are located at 7 Industrial Drive Mattapoisett, MA 02739. The intern will be assisting staff with tax-related matters. Work will involve data input, bookkeeping, tax return preparation, and assistance to the team. Must have strong computer skills and an understanding of income tax. Must be taking or have taken basic income tax course. Student must have good grades. Start date to be discussed but the firm is looking for someone as soon as possible. Please send resume and cover letter to: hollyt@northgateadvisors.com , or mail to: NorthGate Advisors, Ltd 7 Industrial Drive Mattaposiet, MA 02739 Attention: Holly Turner

Finance and Accounting: Johnson and Johnson Internship

Description

Johnson & Johnson has over $50 billion in sales and is the world's most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices and diagnostics markets. The more than 200 operating companies in Johnson & Johnson employ approximately 120,000 employees in over 55 countries around the world, selling products in more than 175 countries.


We keep our leadership positions fresh and vital through constant innovation. Our commitment to a superior rate of innovation has been accompanied by a superior rate of profitability, enabling the development of unique new products and new leadership positions - thereby spurring added breadth and enhancing consistency. This successful cycle in the pursuit of leadership has given us the wherewithal to deliver consistently outstanding performance since the Company was founded in 1886.

Location of Positions:
Positions are available at numerous, different operating companies located in or near Central New Jersey as well as in; Philadelphia, PA, Jacksonville and Miami, Florida, Warsaw, Indiana, Cincinnati, OH, Los Angeles and San Francisco, California, and Raynham, Massachusetts.

The Internship Program is a 8-12 week program focused on providing college students with practical business experience. It allows them to develop leadership skills, broaden their understanding of the concepts learned in school and "get a taste of the real world" before they are fully committed to it. The Internship program participants will be better able to apply concepts learned in the classroom and will be able to ask more poignant questions of their professors to further their goals and education. The Intern program is one of the primary feeders for entrance into Johnson & Johnson's Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP). The Financial Leadership Development Program (FLDP) is a two-year program designed specifically to prepare future generations of business leaders within the Johnson & Johnson accounting and finance organization. Participants gain invaluable on-the-job experiences during three rotations at various J&J business units, receive leadership and technical training, and thorough, recurring evaluations. There are seven weeks of training over the course of the two-year program. Training covers all areas and competencies that are critical to success at J&J
and is delivered through a combination FLDP leadership, J&J executives, Finance management, and external consultants.

Roles/Responsibilities:
Internship program participant roles include financial accounting, sales & marketing finance and operations finance. Specific responsibilities may include budget support (administration, finance, information management, operations, sales & marketing finance, etc.), capital budgeting, financial consolidation, sales reporting and analysis, and/or ad-hoc projects. Other common tasks include analysis of financial questions and problems (i.e. Regression and Trend Analysis), problem solving, active business partnering and developing innovative methods to improve job metrics and processes.


Majors:
Finance
Accounting
Economics

Qualification

Authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship GPA of 3.0 or better preferred
Currently enrolled in an accredited institution of learning is required Minimum 5th Semester Finance / Accounting MajorStrong computer skills (Excel, Word, etc.),
Team player
Outgoing/shows initiative
Good inter-personal skills
To learn more about opportunities with the Johnson & Johnson Family of
Companies, visit us at www.jnj.com/careers. Johnson & Johnson is
committed to diversity and invites all interested candidates to bid on
positions of interest. EOE M/F/D/V

To apply, use this link from Yahoo Hot Jobs:
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/job-JVKXBGOBXPV;_ylc=X3oDMTEwNGw1MDVvBF9TAzM5NjUxMDMzNQRjYXQDRklOBHBjb2RlAzUwNTg0?source=partner&scode=50584

Monday, October 27, 2008

VITA (Income Tax) Internship S2009

For income tax training which will begin in January 2009, we will soon be accepting CCB students as volunteers into the VITA program, a federal income tax return assistance program. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is a cooperative effort by the Internal Revenue Service and many individual states, including Massachusetts, to provide income tax assistance to low-income individuals, handicapped or elderly. Volunteers trained by the Internal Revenue Service prepare basic income tax returns free of charge at VITA sites. Our local site is at the CEDC in New Bedford. ON NOVEMBER 12, 2008 at 11:00 am and Noon, we will be holding an INFORMATION SESSION on the VITA program in room 306 of the Charlton College of Business. We will answer questions about how you can apply for a VITA/CEDC New Bedford Internship for the Spring 2009 semester.

The VITA program is also accepting volunteers for the Spring 2009 semester. Here's a link to an IRS web page that describes the program: http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=107626,00.html

This is a program that helps our local residents in two ways: it gives them assistance in preparing their tax returns and it helps them take advantage of the earned income credit - a bit of an economic boost that can help these folks make ends meet. For a student, this is a great way to give back to the community, create an significant resume item that shows civic engagement and a desire to learn something new (and practical), and allows you to achieve an IRS exam certification. From this year's VITA program, There is a good chance that we will be able to structure 2-or 3 internships for juniors or seniors (3 credits for a business elective).

For some who participate in the VITA program and carry out this volunteer commitment, there could be a small ($300-$400) tuition reduction through a UMD program. However, the real motivating factor for your participation in this program is not financial but rather, the opportunity to help some people who need your help , while at the same time learning a great deal about federal income tax and the workings of a great nonprofit like the CEDC.

For your information, the CEDC's mission is as follows: The Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Massachusetts seeks to create a more just local economy by building bridges to resources, networks, and cooperative action for adults, youth, aspiring entrepreneurs, working families, grassroots organizations, and immigrant workers members of our community. The work of the CEDC is created and directed by the people who will benefit most from its success. CEDC challenges economic and political institutions and policies that exclude full participation and access to power by all members of our community. Please email me and let me know which session on Nov. 12th you would like to attend. We will meet at 11:00 am and then again at noon.

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Top 10 Internships

An organization named Vault, a leader in career planning information services, each year ranks the top ten internships in America. If you want to see the list and watch the related videos, visit:
http://www.vault.com/top-internships/

Friday, October 17, 2008

Marketing Internships

The New Bedford Chamber of Commerce is looking for several students who may be interested in interning at their office in downtown New Bedford. Their communications and events departments are in need of assistance during this busy season. Jobs would involve research, assisting with events and their planning, and learning the background of media and public relations. The New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce supports the local businesses here in the South Coast. This would be an excellent opportunity for a business student to work with local businesses, and for the Chamber. Interested students should contact Stephanie Barnes at 508-999-5231 ext 24. Or email your resume and an email of interest to Stephanie at: sbarnes@newbedfordchamber.com


This is an unpaid internship.

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Marketing Internship at Local Company

Marketing Internship in local medical company. a newly formed
division of Physicians Resource Network, Inc (PRN, Inc) in Fall
River, MA. (www.prnvascular.com). PRN Vascular recently received FDA
approval to market a new product to vascular labs, physicians offices
and hospitals. PRN is a small privately held company who was
recognized this past year in Dot med magazine as one of the top 100
medical companies in the United States. You don't need to be a
marketing major to apply for this position.

20 hours per week paid. Hourly rate to be established based on qualifications.

Send resume and cover letter to Bob Gaw at BOBGAW@aol.com

Job Description PRN Vascular

Basic Skills necessary to perform job

" Must have minimal knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel
" Knowledge of QuickBooks helpful
" Knowledge of any sales contact software ie; act, goldmine,
" Basic knowledge of computers
" Reasonable telephone skills

Sales Support Admin-Responsibilities

-Maintain Inventory

-Log in all receivables
" Printers
" Cuffs
" Computers
" Vicorders
" Diagnostic books

-Learn Vicorder program
" Need to be able to answer questions on phone
" Need to be able to troubleshoot customer problems on phone

-Set Up Equip for Delivery & Shipping which includes
" Loading software on to computers
" Testing equipment prior to shipping
" Inserting documentation in cartons
" Logging all service numbers for shipping

-Maintaining Log for Customer Acceptance forms

-Eventually be able to train customers over the phone/internet on the Vicorder
" Bonus monies to be paid

-Responsible for the maintaining of a log for loaner equipment sent
out and sending broken equipment back for repair

Maintaining customers records and keeping 'pick list" of everything shipped
" Faxing all pick lists to M.A. for billing
-Telemarketing
" Must be able to qualify leads that come in
" Do some telephone prospecting to create leads

Friday, October 10, 2008

Inside Sales Intern

Here is an announcemnet of an intern position at Fidelity Investments in Smithfield, RI. If interested, you must visit Fidelity's web site and apply online. Search using the keyword: Intern.

Inside Sales Internship – 0806072

Job Description Description
Inside Sales Intern
An Inside Sales Internship with Fidelity will provide you valuable work experience in a fast-paced sales environment where your responsibilities will offer new challenges. Most importantly, the early exposure to real-world challenges, and the dynamics of working in a team environment with leading edge technology will give you the opportunity to see what makes Fidelity Investments a world leader.

The chosen Intern will work within Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Company (FIIS), which provides investment management services through investment professionals at financial institutions nationwide, including wirehouses, regional and independent broker/dealers, banks, trust companies and insurance companies. The company offers Fidelity Advisor Funds®, Variable Insurance Product (VIP) Portfolios, the Fidelity Advisor 529 Plan, systematic investment plans, institutional money market funds and a comprehensive line of retirement products and services. Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Company’s total assets under management are over $300 billion.Primary Responsibilities
Daily interaction with our Internal Sales Desk
Attending product & industry training sessions
Assisting with operational reporting of sales functions
Assisting with sales recognition contests & events
Updating sales communication boards
Updating organizational charts and territory maps for sales team
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Currently a Senior in College or University, pursuing a major or minor in a Business or Financial Services discipline preferred
Experience and/or Interest in the financial services industry
Previous sales experience preferred
Skills, Knowledge and Attributes
Demonstrated leadership skills and achievement
You possess a true interest in a sales career
The proven ability to work in a team environment
Self-directed, goal oriented and results driven personality with a commitment to continuous improvement
Strong presentation skills
Company Overview
Fidelity Investments is one of the world's largest providers of financial services, with custodied assets of $3.3 trillion, including managed assets of more than $1.5 trillion as of June 30, 2008. Fidelity offers investment management, retirement planning, brokerage, and human resources and benefits outsourcing services to 24 million individuals and institutions as well as through 5,500 financial intermediary firms. The firm is the largest mutual fund company in the United States, the No. 1 provider of workplace retirement savings plans, the largest mutual fund supermarket and a leading online brokerage firm. For more information about Fidelity Investments, visit www.fidelity.com.
Job Profile

Job Category

Institutional


Locations

RI-Smithfield


Schedule

Full-time


Job Level

Entry Level


Education Level

High School Diploma/GED (±11 years)


Job Type

Internship


Shift

Day Job


Overtime Status

Non-exempt


Travel

No

ATMC Internship Info Session

Don't miss the INFO Session with GreatPoint Energy at the ATMC on
Tuesday, October 14th, from 5 - 7 PM. There are 18 internship
opportunities available with this technology company! To attend,
RSVP to Jane Staples, Co-op and Intern Director at jstaples@umassd.edu

Pizza and beverages provided! See below for more details.

_________________________________________________

18 Internship Opportunities Available
with new Technology Company -

GreatPoint Energy
www.greatpointenergy.com

Sophmores, Juniors & Seniors
You are invited to UMD's Advanced Technology & Manufacturing Center
for an information session and a chance to interview for
18 paid internship opportunities with GreatPoint Energy

When: Tuesday, October 14th
Where: The Advanced Technology & Manufacturing Center
Time: 5 - 7 PM
Pizza and beverages provided!!

GreatPoint Energy is partnering with the Advanced Technology and
Manufacturing Center and is looking to hire 18 interns in the following areas:
Laboratory Interns (12)
Mechanical engineering (2)
Electrical Engineering (2)
Business/Graphic Design (2)

GreatPoint Energy is a technology-driven natural resources company
and the leading developer of a proprietary, highly-efficient
catalytic process, known as hydromethanation. It has located its R &
D facility in Somerset, Massachusetts.

Students interested in learning more about this company and
internship openings should attend. GreatPoint Energy project team
leaders will be interviewing students that evening. Bring your resume!!

All students planning to attend MUST RSVP by Friday, October 10th by
emailing Jane Staples, Co-op & Intern Director - jstaples@umassd.edu
For directions: www.atmc.umassd.edu

Accounting Job Fair in Boston

Thirty-one firms participating in MSCPA Public
Accounting Career Fair - October 15, 2008:


We have been asked to encourage our students to
attend the Massachusetts Society of CPAs Public
Accounting Career Fair on Wednesday, October 15
from 3:30 – 5:30pm at the Boston Marriott Copley,
110 Huntington Ave. Representatives from Big 4,
regional and small firms from across the state
will be participating. There is no fee to attend.


View a list of participating firms and register!

This link will give you more information:
https://secure.mscpaonline.org/events/special_events.php?page_function=detail&special_event_id=13


In addition, representatives from 8 area colleges
will be on hand to provide information about
programs to meet the 150-hour requirement.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Internships at Energy Company

CCB Juniors and Seniors:

This is a follow-up to the email that I sent last night regarding an
internship open house at the ATMC in Fall River for GreatPoint
Energy. Here is more information that I received today from Jane
Staples, the internship director at the ATMC. She says that the
company is looking for business students to work on their web site
development and maintenance, create promotional materials for the
GreatPoint Energy Somerset facility - - directed towards investors,
the public and recruitment. Then, of course, overall business
operational support. Below is the open house announcement:

18 Internship Opportunities Available
with new Technology Company -

GreatPoint Energy
www.greatpointenergy.com

Sophmores, Juniors & Seniors
You are invited to UMD's Advanced Technology & Manufacturing Center
for an information session and a chance to interview for
18 paid internship opportunities with GreatPoint Energy

When: Tuesday, October 14th
Where: The Advanced Technology & Manufacturing Center
Time: 5 - 7 PM
Pizza and beverages provided!!

GreatPoint Energy is partnering with the Advanced Technology and
Manufacturing Center and is looking to hire 18 interns in the following areas:
Laboratory Interns (12)
Mechanical engineering (2)
Electrical Engineering (2)
Business/Graphic Design (2)

GreatPoint Energy is a technology-driven natural resources company
and the leading developer of a proprietary, highly-efficient
catalytic process, known as hydromethanation. It has located its R &
D facility in Somerset, Massachusetts.

Students interested in learning more about this company and
internship openings should attend. GreatPoint Energy project team
leaders will be interviewing students that evening. Bring your resume!!

All students planning to attend MUST RSVP by Friday, October 10th by
emailing Jane Staples, Co-op & Intern Director - jstaples@umassd.edu
For directions: www.atmc.umassd.edu

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Internships with Local Energy Company

I just received a notice from Jane Staples, Internship Director of
the ATMC in Fall River. The ATMC is part of UMD and works with high
tech companies in a variety of collaborations and sometimes helps
them to find interns. Jane has been in touch with a local energy
company (located in Somerset, MA). They need many interns (18) most
of them from areas outside of business. However, I notice that they
are looking for two business interns and will be having an open house
at the ATMC to solicit resumes. I have not yet been able to find out
exactly what they are looking for from business interns. However, I
thought I would send out this notice and if it is of interest to any
of you, I would suggest you send your questions to Jane Staples at:
jstaples@umassd.edu

18 Internship Opportunities Available
with new Technology Company -

GreatPoint Energy
www.greatpointenergy.com

Sophmores, Juniors & Seniors
You are invited to UMD's Advanced Technology & Manufacturing Center
for an information session and a chance to interview for
18 paid internship opportunities with GreatPoint Energy

When: Tuesday, October 14th
Where: The Advanced Technology & Manufacturing Center
Time: 5 - 7 PM
Pizza and beverages provided!!

GreatPoint Energy is partnering with the Advanced Technology and
Manufacturing Center and is looking to hire 18 interns in the following areas:
Laboratory Interns (12)
Mechanical engineering (2)
Electrical Engineering (2)
Business/Graphic Design (2)

GreatPoint Energy is a technology-driven natural resources company
and the leading developer of a proprietary, highly-efficient
catalytic process, known as hydromethanation. It has located its R &
D facility in Somerset, Massachusetts.

Students interested in learning more about this company and
internship openings should attend. GreatPoint Energy project team
leaders will be interviewing students that evening. Bring your resume!!

All students planning to attend MUST RSVP by Friday, October 10th by
emailing Jane Staples, Co-op & Intern Director - jstaples@umassd.edu
For directions: www.atmc.umassd.edu

Monday, October 6, 2008

VITA Program

Hi CCB majors:

Maybe you have already heard the buzz. In January 2008, we will be
accepting CCB students as volunteers into the VITA program, a federal
income tax return assistance program. The Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance (VITA) program is a cooperative effort by the Internal
Revenue Service and many individual states, including Massachusetts,
to provide income tax assistance to low-income individuals,
handicapped or elderly. Volunteers trained by the Internal Revenue
Service prepare basic income tax returns free of charge at VITA
sites. Our local site is at the CEDC in New Bedford.

As I am starting to get inquiries into this program as the word as
leaked out, I want you to know that we will be having an information
session in a week or two and as soon as I have a date, I'll blast out
an announcement via email to all CCB students. Here's a link to an
IRS web page that describes the program:
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=107626,00.html

This is a program that helps our local residents in two ways: it
gives them assistance in preparing their tax returns and it helps
them take advantage of the earned income credit - a bit of an
economic boost that can help these folks make ends meet. For a
student, this is a great way to give back to the community, create an
significant resume item that shows civic engagement and a desire to
learn something new (and practical), and allows you to achieve an IRS
exam certification. From this year's VITA program, There is a good
chance that we will be able to structure 2-or 3 internships for
juniors or seniors (3 credits for a business elective). For some who
participate in the VITA program and carry out this volunteer
commitment, there could be a small ($300-$400) tuition reduction
through a UMD program. However, the real motivating factor for your
participation in this program is not financial but rather, the
opportunity to help some people who need your help, while at the same
time learning a great deal about federal income tax and the workings
of a great nonprofit like the CEDC. For your information, the CEDC's
mission is as follows:

The Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern
Massachusetts seeks to create a more just local economy by building
bridges to resources, networks, and cooperative action for adults,
youth, aspiring entrepreneurs, working families, grassroots
organizations, and immigrant workers members of our community. The
work of the CEDC is created and directed by the people who will
benefit most from its success. CEDC challenges economic and political
institutions and policies that exclude full participation and access
to power by all members of our community.

The CEDC takes on many projects and the VITA program is one that they
have managed very well for some time now but they need our (CCB
students) help to carry on the good work of VITA. So if this is of
interest to you, please stay tuned as I will have an announcement
soon regarding an information session. You can also check in from
time-to-time with my internship blog
(http://www.businessinternships.blogspot.com/) as there will be
information posted there.

Thanks,

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Scott Trade Stockbroker Internship

I just received a posting notice on a stockbroker internship with
ScottTrade in Providence, RI. Here's the
link:
http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/jobs/submit.cfm?fuseaction=dspjob&jobid=130980&company_id=15624&version=1&source=Indeed&jobboardid=1112

ScottTrade internships were rated in Feb 08 by Inc. Magazine as "one
of the coolest internships" in the US.

#nd

Michael P. Griffin
Lecturer, Accounting and Finance
Internship Director
Charlton College of Business
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Old Westport Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
508.910.6947