Students & New Grads
Our Culture
What sets us apart is our close-knit culture that supports each other’s success, welcomes questions and learns through challenges. We encourage and reward professional and personal advancement. From the beginning, students and new graduates become an integral part of the team.
Internships & Full Time Opportunities
WHAT TO EXPECT
During a spring internship, students will work alongside our tax experts as well as travel offsite and meet clients with our assurance teams. Students will be expected to work 40+ hours a week, so we highly recommend classes are not taken during the internship. We know that becoming a well-rounded accountant doesn’t happen the moment you walk in the door. Our interns will receive a great deal of training from our in-house trainers and on the job. Interns will be given verbal and written feedback on their progress throughout the internship as well as an assigned mentor to help them reach their full potential. Our goal is for students to learn what it’s like to be a staff accountant at our firm.
REQUIREMENTS
- Accounting major
- GPA: Overall 3.0 minimum
- U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident (U.S.) work authorization
TIMEFRAME
- January through April
WHAT TO EXPECT
New full-time employees join the team as generalists. This provides the opportunity to do various types of work such as tax, assurance and advising for many different industries, including construction, architecture and engineering, real estate, health care, dealership and more. Working as a generalist has two benefits for those starting their career:
- Gain knowledge and experience from a wide range of service areas and industries
- Understand your strengths and a potential direction for your career
This transition process, based on hands-on experience, helps newcomers make an informed decision about choosing a career path that best fits their strengths and passion. When new graduates come on board, they are partnered with a mentor who will get to know them, communicate expectations, answer questions, address concerns and be available to them as a helpful resource. These mentors help new staff achieve their career goals by building relationships and providing constructive training and feedback. Along with a mentor, new full-time employees will be paired with a transition peer who will help make the transition from college to career a little easier!
REQUIREMENTS
- Accounting major
- GPA: Overall 3.0 minimum
- U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident (U.S.) work authorization
TIMEFRAME
- Start date in late October
The Recruiting Process
Spring and fall are our most active hiring seasons for interns and new graduates. During these semesters, our recruiting team is visiting campuses and meeting with students looking for internships or their first job post-graduation.
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Come Meet Us
Career Fairs, Information Sessions, Accounting Clubs, Class Presentations, Summer Experience Day at Our Office.
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Apply to Somerset
Students interested in joining Somerset are welcome to submit an application.
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On-Campus Interviews
We get to learn more about you through an on-campus interview.
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In-Office Interviews
After on-campus interviews, we extend on-site interviews to select candidates.
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Extending Offers
Successful in-office interviews may turn into internships or full time offers.
We are proud to have welcomed most of our interns as full time staff upon completion of their internship program at Somerset. While we love working with interns, completing an internship program through Somerset is not a requirement for full time applicants.
To apply, submit your application through your campus, or email your cover letter and resume to our recruiting department by clicking the “Apply Now” button below.
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Full Time Staff Benefits
- Paid Becker review course
- CPA exam reimbursements
- Bonus for those who pass the CPA exam within the first two years of employment
- Eligible for profit-sharing incentive based on firm profitability and individual performance
- Wellness reimbursement
- Various perks during the busy season
- Competitive paid time off
- Mentoring program and training from the dedicated training and development team
- Transition peer program
- 401(k) Plan
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
