Jobs in public accounting allow professionals to experience vibrant careers as influential contributors to the business community.
At J.H. Cohn, one of the leading accounting and consulting firms in the United States, the Firm maintains a simple management philosophy: The happier you are at your job, the more valuable you are as a member of the team. This is why J.H. Cohn also offers a level of career flexibility and multidiscipline training and support that’s virtually unheard of among the large national providers. Like some larger firms, our clients represent some of the most influential names in financial services, real estate, not-for-profit, legal services, retail, healthcare, hospitality, and other sectors. But at J.H. Cohn, you are encouraged to experiment and explore areas and industries that most interest you. You have the opportunity to specialize—or keep your focus more general as your responsibilities evolve.
Ideal candidates for accounting and consulting jobs will be able to demonstrate the ability to transcend traditional technical skills. J.H. Cohn is looking for progressive thinking and solid interpersonal abilities as well; business development acumen is also a valued skill.
College Recruiting Contacts
If you are interested in learning about or applying for entry-level positions at J.H. Cohn, reach out to one of our regional Human Resources contacts:
Internships
J.H. Cohn offers both winter and summer paid internships. Depending on the time of the year and business needs, your internship may focus on audit engagements, reviews, compilations, or tax preparation. The winter internship is during the months of January to April and can be completed either on a full-time or part-time basis. The summer internship is full-time, during the months of summer, and approximately six to eight weeks long.
Internship requirements:
- Must be majoring in Accounting
- Minimum GPA of 3.0, both cumulative and in major
- Must have had two accounting courses by the time you begin your internship
- Must be a junior level college student or pursuing your master’s degree
J.H. Cohn looks for students who have a passion to learn and enjoy being challenged each and every day. Students who are involved in extracurricular activities are looked favorably upon, as well as those who work part-time to supplement their college education. Some experience in an accounting environment is a plus, but not required. If you are interested in applying or learning more, please send your question or resume to
careers@jhcohn.com.
College Open Houses
J.H. Cohn offers students entering their junior or senior year an opportunity to visit either our Roseland, NJ or Manhattan, NY office for an annual open house event. The open house events are held in June and allow students to interact with the Firm’s professional staff, understand J.H. Cohn’s culture, people, and services, and receive an introduction to public accounting. The day includes an overview of the Firm’s audit and tax departments, panel discussions with staff, self development process/tools, a tour of the office, and an opportunity to network with J.H. Cohn professionals.
Invitations are sent to the careers services offices, accounting clubs, and professors at local colleges and universities in March and April. If J.H. Cohn does not recruit at your school and you are interested in attending, please email
careers@jhcohn.com indicating which office you’d like to visit. A representative from Human Resources will contact you and send you the appropriate sign-up sheet and information.
Recruiting Calendar
J.H. Cohn often visits campuses for career fairs, information sessions, and other on-campus events. If you are an accounting major interested in learning more about J.H. Cohn and meeting a representative of the Firm, email us at
careers@jhcohn.com to receive updates to our schedule of events or check your college’s career services office for information. In your email, please include your name, the college you are attending, and your anticipated graduation year.
View the Fall 2011 Recruiting Calendar.J.H. Cohn is an equal opportunity employer.