CAMPUS RECRUITING PROCESS
ORBA is a great alternative to the “Big Four Firms.” A dynamic CPA firm located in downtown Chicago, ORBA has 25 directors and more than 150 employees. The firm provides services in the areas of tax, audit, accounting and advisory services to businesses and individuals in a wide range of personal, commercial and institutional settings. ORBA has much to offer in terms of growth, individual advancement and diversity of clientele and services, all complemented by a friendly and relaxed working environment.
Candidates that attend schools where we actively recruit (see calendar section) should apply online via their career services center website. If ORBA does not currently recruit at your school, please send your resume to [email protected].
Internships: Internships run from early January to mid-April and from June through July. 10-12 positions will be available.
Full-time positions: Full-time entry-level positions will be available with possible start dates of either January or July of each calendar year.
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE ORBA
Great Opportunities and Experience
Mentoring and Career Growth
Starting Your Career at ORBA
TESTIMONIALS
“There have been many reasons I have enjoyed being an intern at ORBA this summer. Being able to work and meet people from all the different departments has been an awesome experience. Everyone has been extremely friendly and even with the difficult circumstances of completing an internship during a pandemic, ORBA has done a great job of helping interns get in-office experience without actually being in the office.” – Tatum King, Summer Intern
“Over the last couple of weeks, I have been able to get a better understanding of the accounting career and develop skill-sets that will help me in the professional world. Adjusting to a solely remote internship was a truly unique experience that ORBA made easy to do. I have met some of the nicest and most knowledgeable people in our field and always felt comfortable seeking out help. My favorite part about my experience was my ability to not only work with the traditional audit and tax departments but also worked with ORBA Wealth Advisors, Cloud CFO services, marketing and other departments. By working with these other groups, I had a chance to see how different fields operate while learning about the things I enjoy.” – Ambereen F. Saiyed, Summer Intern
CAMPUS RECRUITING PROCESS
ORBA is a great alternative to the “Big Four Firms.” A dynamic CPA firm located in downtown Chicago, ORBA has 25 directors and more than 150 employees. The firm provides services in the areas of tax, audit, accounting and advisory services to businesses and individuals in a wide range of personal, commercial and institutional settings. ORBA has much to offer in terms of growth, individual advancement and diversity of clientele and services, all complemented by a friendly and relaxed working environment.
Candidates that attend schools where we actively recruit (see calendar section) should apply online via their career services center website. If ORBA does not currently recruit at your school, please send your resume to [email protected].
Internships: Internships run from early January to mid-April and from June through July. 10-12 positions will be available.
Full-time positions: Full-time entry-level positions will be available with possible start dates of either January or July of each calendar year.
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE ORBA
Great Opportunities and Experience
Mentoring and Career Growth
Starting Your Career at ORBA
TESTIMONIALS
“There have been many reasons I have enjoyed being an intern at ORBA this summer. Being able to work and meet people from all the different departments has been an awesome experience. Everyone has been extremely friendly and even with the difficult circumstances of completing an internship during a pandemic, ORBA has done a great job of helping interns get in-office experience without actually being in the office.” – Tatum King, Summer Intern
“Over the last couple of weeks, I have been able to get a better understanding of the accounting career and develop skill-sets that will help me in the professional world. Adjusting to a solely remote internship was a truly unique experience that ORBA made easy to do. I have met some of the nicest and most knowledgeable people in our field and always felt comfortable seeking out help. My favorite part about my experience was my ability to not only work with the traditional audit and tax departments but also worked with ORBA Wealth Advisors, Cloud CFO services, marketing and other departments. By working with these other groups, I had a chance to see how different fields operate while learning about the things I enjoy.” – Ambereen F. Saiyed, Summer Intern
Calendar
Campus visits and interviews take place in the early Fall of each calendar year.
Below are the college campuses we visit and some of the events we attend.
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Date |
School |
Event |
Time |
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August 26 |
Indiana University |
Partner’s Picnic |
TBD |
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September 8 |
Purdue University |
Krannert Public Accounting Career Fair – Rawls Hall (In-Person) |
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. |
|
September 9 |
Illinois State University |
Accounting Career Fair (In-Person) |
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
|
September 12 |
Indiana University |
ORBA Presentation (In-Person) |
6 – 7 p.m. |
|
September 13 |
Indiana University |
Kelley School of Business Career Fair (Virtual) |
2 – 7 p.m. |
| September 13 | Augustana University | Mock interviews and Panel Discussions (In-Person) | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
|
September 15 |
University of Illinois (U of I) |
Career fair at I Hotel & Conference Center (In-Person) |
1 – 6 p.m. |
|
September 16 |
Center on Halsted |
WERQ! LGBTQ Job Fair 2022 |
10 a.m. -3 p.m. |
|
September 19 |
Loyola University |
Meet the Firms event (In-Person) |
4 – 6 p.m. |
|
September 19 |
Augustana University |
Recruiting event at the Hilton Oak Brook (In-Person) |
10 a.m – 3 p.m. |
|
September 19 |
DePaul University |
Meet The Firms Event at the DePaul Center (In-Person) |
3 – 5 p.m. |
|
September 20 |
UIC |
In-person recruiting event |
1 – 4 p.m. |
|
September 21 |
UW-Madison |
Virtual Finance, Accounting & Real Estate Fair |
3 – 6p.m. |
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September 23 |
Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) |
Virtual Career Fair |
11 a.m.- 2 p.m. |
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September 27 |
Roosevelt University |
Heller College of Business Fall 2022 Career Fair (In-Person) |
2 – 6 p.m. |
|
October 4 |
Loyola University |
Presentation at Loyola Water Tower location (In-Person) |
4:30 – 5:20 p.m. |
|
October 4 |
UW-Whitewater |
Hawk Career Fair (In-Person) |
11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m |
|
October 6 |
UIC Accounting Club |
Presentation (In-Person) |
5:30 p.m. |
|
October 27 |
Purdue University |
Alumni Panel (In-Person) |
TBD |
Internships
(JANUARY THROUGH APRIL, FULL-TIME)
ORBA is seeking tax season interns who would be involved primarily with personal and business income tax return preparation, but may also be exposed to additional areas of tax. Training includes some classroom-type instruction, but is predominantly on-the-job with close supervision and constant feedback. The individual will be working closely with partners and staff, and will have direct contact with clients of various industries.
Major duties and responsibilities include:
- Gathering, organizing and analyzing data and preparing income tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations and retirement plans; and
- Assisting in special projects, such as tax projections or consulting engagements.
Qualifications:
- Current graduate student or undergraduate student;
- Course work in Accounting and a general business background (course work in Taxes is preferred, but not required);
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Detail-oriented mindset; and
- Outstanding analytical ability and judgment.
All interns will receive feedback throughout the job with a final evaluation with a partner. We offer tremendous growth opportunities in a diverse and less structured working environment.
Candidates that attend schools where we actively recruit should apply online via their career services center website. If ORBA does not currently recruit at your school, please send your resume to [email protected]. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact Andrew Butkus, HR Generalist, at [email protected].
This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
TAX SPRING INTERNS
ORBA Internship Compared to Other Accounting Firms
What Attracted Me to ORBA
ORBA Summer Internship vs Winter Internship
(JUNE THROUGH JULY, FULL-TIME)
ORBA is seeking summer interns who would be involved with all aspects of our firm, including audits and reviews of financial statements, income tax preparation and accounting services. Training includes classroom-type instruction and on-the-job training with close supervision and constant feedback. The individual will work closely with partners and staff and will have direct contact with clients from various industries.
Major duties and responsibilities include:
- Perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures in accordance with firm and professional standards and as directed by engagement leaders;
- Communicate with engagement leaders regarding open items, testing problems, or other important matters in a timely manner;
- Assist with preparation of (or review client-prepared) financial statements and footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs; and
- Develop technical competency with GAAP, GAAS and SSARS, especially related to assigned service line.
Qualifications:
- Current graduate student or undergraduate student;
- Course work in Accounting and a general business background (course work in Taxes is preferred, but not required);
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Detail-oriented mindset;
- Outstanding analytical ability and judgment; and
- Confident, outgoing personality with stellar interpersonal skills.
All interns will receive feedback throughout the job with a final evaluation with a partner. We offer tremendous growth opportunities in a diverse and less structured working environment.
Candidates that attend schools where we actively recruit should apply online via their career services center website. If ORBA does not currently recruit at your school, please send your resume to [email protected]. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact Andrew Butkus, HR Generalist, at [email protected].
This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
SUMMER INTERNS
ORBA Over Other Accounting Firms
ORBA Engagement
ORBA Summer Internship vs Winter Internship
What Attracted Me to ORBA
ORBA is looking for a Part-Time Accounting Clerk Intern. This position will perform a variety of general accounting, account reconciliations, detailed postings and clerical support tasks.
The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, good with numbers, and proficient with Sage Intacct.
Accounting Clerk Duties:
- Post and process all approved vendor invoices for payment.
- Verify all invoices are posted to proper general ledger accounts in accordance with company accounting policies.
- Maintain approved vendor files including all required tax and insurance information.
- Maintain accurate accounts payable schedule posting all required adjusting entries.
- Post Cash receipts daily
- Review weekly expense reports for proper documentation
- Other duties, as assigned
Front Desk Assistant Duties:
- Assist with stocking of supplies in kitchens, as needed
- Assist with mail distribution, as needed
Qualifications:
- Current Accounting Student with 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be able to work 20-25 hours per week during normal business hours
- Organizational skills with a focus on detail orientation.
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
All interns will receive feedback throughout the job with a final evaluation with a partner. We offer tremendous growth opportunities in a diverse and less structured working environment.
Candidates that attend schools where we actively recruit should apply online via their career services center website. If ORBA does not currently recruit at your school, please send your resume to [email protected]. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact Andrew Butkus, HR Generalist, at [email protected].
This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Entry Level Tax Accountant
ORBA is seeking full-time, entry-level staff accountants who would be involved with tax planning, tax return preparation and business consulting, as well as accounting services. Training is predominantly on-the-job with close supervision, constant feedback and some classroom-type instruction. The individual will be working closely with all partners and staff, and will have direct contact with clients of various industries.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Preparing tax returns of all types (individual, business, trusts);
- Responding to IRS and state tax notices; Income tax projections;
- Performing tax research; and
- Preparing quarterly estimates.
Candidates should be aspiring CPAs with a degree in Accounting and a general business background. Completion of Master of Science in Taxation (MST) is strongly encouraged. Candidates should have good oral and written communication skills, be detail-oriented, and have good analytical ability and judgment. Salary is market based with competitive benefits, merit increases and annual reviews. We offer tremendous growth opportunities in a diverse and less structured working environment.
This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Candidates that attend schools where we actively recruit should apply online via their career services center website. If ORBA does not currently recruit at your school, please send your resume to r[email protected]. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact Andrew Butkus, HR Generalist, at [email protected].
Entry Level Staff Accountant/CPA
ORBA is seeking full-time, entry-level staff accountants who would be involved with audit and accounting services, as well as tax planning, tax return preparation and business consulting. Training is predominantly on-the-job with close supervision, constant feedback and some classroom-type instruction. The individual will be working closely with all partners and staff, and will have direct contact with clients of various industries.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Performing audit procedures and compliance testing;
- Preparing workpapers and reconciliations on review and compilation engagements;
- Preparing accounting records, gathering, organizing and analyzing data and preparing income tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates, not-for-profit organizations and retirement plans;
- Preparing payroll tax and sales tax returns; and
- Assisting in special consulting projects, such as valuations, litigation support, computer systems, forecasts and projections, estate and financial planning, and general business consulting.
Candidates should be aspiring CPAs with a degree in Accounting and a general business background. Candidates should have good oral and written communication skills, be detail-oriented, and have good analytical ability and judgment. Salary is market based with competitive benefits, merit increases and annual reviews. We offer tremendous growth opportunities in a diverse and less structured working environment.
This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Candidates that attend schools where we actively recruit should apply online via their career services center website. If ORBA does not currently recruit at your school, please send your resume to [email protected]. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact Andrew Butkus, HR Generalist, at [email protected].
Part-Time Accounting Assistant/ Proofreader
ORBA is seeking a current accounting major to work as a proofreader and as office support staff. The position involves performing the following responsibilities:
- Proofreading financial statements; and
- Assisting with a variety of accounting, computer, tax and administrative projects.
The qualified applicant must be a hard worker with solid written communication skills and a meticulous eye for detail. No formal accounting work experience is necessary. The position is well suited for second and third year accounting students, and has previously qualified for internship credit.
THE QUALIFIED APPLICANT WILL ENJOY THE FOLLOWING:
- Part-time hours during school (we ask for 20-24 hours a week, with required availability on at least Monday or Friday of each week);
- Summertime employment;
- Entry-level accounting firm experience;
- Friendly work environment;
- Convenient downtown location;
- Position has lead to tax internships and full-time professional positions upon graduation.
This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Candidates that attend schools where we actively recruit should apply online via their career services center website. If ORBA does not currently recruit at your school, please send your resume to [email protected]. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact Andrew Butkus, HR Generalist, at [email protected].
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Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.