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726 Exchange Street, Suite 822
Buffalo, NY 14210
Phone: 716-854-5034
Fax: 716-854-7195
 

Students & Recent Grads

BS&P Internship Programs

BS&P offers internships to accounting students in their junior or senior year of study who are planning on obtaining the educational requirements to become certified as a CPA. Our firm offers interns the opportunity to work for a growing firm with a strong devotion to a healthy work/life balance. As an intern, you will work closely with a Firm Manager that will provide continuous feedback and personalized training to you. You will also have a professional big brother or sister who will share their experiences with you and help you become a confident member of our firm.

Located in the up and coming Larkin District, our staff enjoys the opportunities of Larkin Square featuring casual indoor and outdoor dining options, retail market stalls, food trucks, free concerts and more!

Spring Semester Senior Internship

For students in their senior year of a five year accounting program, we offer a unique opportunity. You are able to develop your own work schedule of approximately 20 hours per week and receive an attractive hourly wage while gaining real experience. As an intern in our taxation department, you will receive comprehensive training on our paperless office system before preparing individual income tax returns from February to April.

Spring Semester Junior Internship

For students in their junior year of a five year accounting program, we offer a unique opportunity. You are able to develop your own work schedule of around 15 to 20 hours per week and receive an attractive hourly wage while having the opportunity to gain experience working for a public accounting firm from February to April.

Summer Leadership Program

For students in their sophomore or junior year of a five-year accounting program, we offer a unique opportunity. This one day program gives you the chance to jump-start your career and explore your interests while gaining insight into the culture at BS&P. You will get exposure to firm values, the ability to network with BS&P professionals from staff to partner, a tour of Larkin Square and learn how to utilize your strengths to Standout for Success as you start your career in accounting.

For the July 14, 2021 event, the application deadlines are:

UB Students – applications due 2/28, interviews 3/9

Canisius Students – applications due 3/2, interviews 3/16

Fredonia Students – applications due 3/16, interviews 3/23

Niagara Students – applications due 3/23, interviews 3/30

Summer Internship

For students in their senior year of a five year accounting program, we offer a unique internship opportunity. You are able to develop your own work schedule of approximately 20 hours per week and receive an attractive hourly wage while having the opportunity to prepare audit work papers and simple tax returns working for a public accounting firm located in the up-and-coming Larkin District.

BS&P Staff Accountant Positions

For candidates with 0-2 years’ experience, begin or advance your career with Brock, Schechter & Polakoff, LLP, a modern firm located in the up-and-coming Larkin District. Our accountants have the opportunity to work on a variety of assignments including tax and audit. After a few years of experience, we will work with you to determine which department you will enjoy working in as well as what area you’d like to become an expert in.

Engagements for Staff Accountants include:

  • Conducting audit and accounting assignments for a wide range of industries
  • Preparing financial statements for profit and not-for-profit organizations
  • Preparing income tax returns for individuals, partnerships and corporations
  • Assistance with the discovery process for accounting fraud investigations

Skill and Experience Required:

Five year Adv. Accounting Degree or Masters Degree in Accounting achieved before first day with firm

Must have the necessary requirements to become licensed as a CPA

Accounting, auditing or taxation experience a plus, but not required