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04/13/2026

📢 Attention Students Interested in CPA Certification!

Are you planning to pursue the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation? This is a great opportunity you shouldn’t miss!

🎓 Becker Professional Education is offering scholarships through the Becker Academy Giveaway Program, designed to support students who are preparing for the CPA exams. These scholarships can significantly reduce your financial burden and give you access to one of the most trusted CPA review courses available.

💡 Whether you’re just starting your journey or already preparing for the exams, this program can provide valuable resources, structured study plans, and expert guidance to help you succeed.

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⏳ Don’t wait—take advantage of this opportunity and move one step closer to your CPA goals!

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04/06/2026

🎓 Scholarship Opportunity Alert! 💼

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has selected the University of Illinois Springfield to nominate one student for the prestigious PCAOB Scholars Program (2026–2027)!

💰 Award: $15,000 Scholarship
📚 Eligibility: Undergraduate or Graduate students in Accounting
⭐ Selection Criteria:
• Strong academic performance (GPA)
• Demonstrated financial need

📩 Interested students should contact Dr. Mohammed Mohi Uddin at [email protected]

⏳ Deadline: April 10, 2026

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to get recognized and supported in your accounting journey!

04/02/2026

🚨 Job Opportunity for UIS Students & Alumni!

The University of Illinois Springfield Advancement team is hiring for the position of Associate Director, Advancement Operations 🎯

This role plays a key part in supporting and managing Advancement infrastructure, including:
✔️ Budget operations
✔️ Human resources coordination
✔️ Overall operational management

💼 Position: Associate Director, Advancement Operations
📍 Location: UIS Campus
🔗 Apply here: https://uis.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1219?c=uis

If you're interested in administrative leadership, operations, and working in a dynamic university environment, this is a great opportunity to grow your career!

📢 Feel free to share with anyone who might be interested.

01/21/2026

📢 Now Hiring: Internal Auditor
🏛️ Illinois State Treasurer’s Office
📍 Springfield, IL
💼 Full-Time | Exempt
💰 Salary: $65,000 – $75,000

The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is seeking a motivated Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit Division. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates and early-career professionals interested in auditing, accounting, finance, or public service.

🔍 Position Overview

As an Internal Auditor, you will support audit and consulting activities across the Treasurer’s Office, helping evaluate internal controls, operational efficiency, and compliance. You’ll work with financial and operational data, conduct research and interviews, and assist in preparing audit reports with meaningful recommendations.

✅ Key Responsibilities

• Participate in audit fieldwork and risk assessments
• Analyze operational and financial data
• Document audit procedures, findings, and recommendations
• Support interviews, surveys, and data collection
• Prepare organized audit working papers
• Assist with follow-up on prior audit recommendations
• Maintain confidentiality and professional audit standards

🧠 Preferred Skills

• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of internal audit standards (or willingness to learn)

🎓 Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Auditing, Business, Computer Science, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field.

📜 Certifications (Preferred or In Progress)

CPA | CIA | CISA (or strong interest in obtaining one)

📝 How to Apply

Apply online by visiting:
illinoisstatetreasurer.applytojob.com/apply
(Submit resume and letter of interest)

📩 For job-related questions, applicants will be directed to the HR contact listed in the posting.

✨ Please feel free to share this opportunity with recent graduates or anyone interested in public-sector auditing.

Explore open job opportunities at Office of the Illinois State Treasurer.

11/18/2025

🌟 Internship Opportunity – Winter Tax Season
📍 C & A Tax Service – Taylorville, IL
🕒 Seasonal Winter Position (with potential to transition into a permanent role!)
Are you looking to gain hands-on experience in tax preparation and accounting this winter?
C & A Tax Service is seeking motivated, detail-oriented interns to join our team for the upcoming tax season!
📌 Position: Tax Intern
📌 Location: Taylorville, IL
📌 Company: C & A Tax Service
📌 Duration: Seasonal (Winter 2025)
📌 Potential: May become a permanent role based on performance

👉 How to Apply:
📞 Contact: Greg Curtin – 217-827-8012

10/16/2025

🎯 Full-Time Job Opportunity for Accounting Graduates!

📍 Location: Springfield, IL
🏢 Employer: CGS (a subsidiary of BlueCross BlueShield of SC)
💼 Position: Auditor I
🕒 Application Deadline: October 31, 2025

CGS is accepting applications for the Auditor I position — a 40-hour/week role perfect for graduating accounting students.

🔍 Job Summary:
You will assist in conducting financial, compliance, and operational audits; evaluate internal controls; review departmental and provider activities for compliance; recommend corrective actions; and prepare audit reports.

💰 Expected Pay: $24.04 per hour
📍 On-site possible locations:

Springfield, IL – 3021 Montvale Drive

Columbia, SC – 17 Technology Circle

Nashville, TN – 26 Century Blvd

🗓️ Deadline to apply: October 31, 2025

🔗 Apply here (or via UIS Career Connect/Handshake):
https://ourhrconnect.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/CGSAdmin/job/Springfield-Illinois/Auditor-I_R1047069-1

💡 Need help polishing your resume before applying?
Students are welcome to use the UIS Career Suite hours or schedule an appointment for assistance.

Summary Responsible for assisting in the ex*****on of financial, compliance, and operational audits including evaluation of internal controls. Audits the activity of various departments and providers for compliance with plans, policies, and procedures prescribed by management. Reviews assigned porti...

09/17/2025

🌟 Internship Opportunity – Bookkeeping 🌟

Lifestyle Tax & Accounting (DBA Sterling Tax) is excited to announce an Internship in Bookkeeping for motivated students eager to gain hands-on experience in financial operations.

📚 Qualifications Summary

Education: Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with coursework in financial reporting and tax principles.

Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel & QuickBooks; familiar with GAAP standards and basic financial modeling.

Core Competencies:
✔ Recording & reconciling financial transactions
✔ Preparing basic financial statements
✔ Managing accounts payable/receivable
✔ Supporting month-end & year-end close processes

Traits: Detail-oriented, reliable, organized, and eager to learn. Demonstrates integrity, confidentiality, and teamwork.

Career Goals: Looking to apply academic knowledge, build practical bookkeeping skills, and work toward CPA certification or similar credentials.

📍 Location:
Lifestyle Tax & Accounting
DBA Sterling Tax
1704 S MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, IL 62704

✨ If you’re passionate about accounting and want to build real-world skills, this is the perfect opportunity to grow with us!

👉 Apply today and take your first step toward a successful career in bookkeeping.

08/26/2025

🌟 Fall 2025 UWorld Scholarship Opportunity 🌟

UWorld is offering 10 course scholarships for the CPA, CMA®, and CFA® exams through their Fall 2025 Scholarship Program! 🎓✨

These scholarships are designed to ease the financial burden of exam preparation so students can focus on achieving their professional goals.

📅 Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
👉 Apply here: https://accounting.uworld.com/scholarship/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=pardot&utm_campaign=actg-fin-fall%202025%20scholarship-educators-b2b .

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08/25/2025

📢 Job Opportunity – Illinois Auditor General’s Office

The Illinois Auditor General’s Office is seeking Accounting Majors for full-time entry-level and experienced positions in our Springfield, Illinois location.

🔎 Our full-time postings are available on Handshake, Indeed, and other career websites.
💻 Additional details can also be found on our website:
Illinois Auditor General – Job Openings: http://www.auditor.illinois.gov/Career-Information/job-openings.asp

If you have any questions about these opportunities, please reach out to:

Jim Dahlquist
Senior Administrative Manager – Training and Recruitment
📞 (217) 782-6046
📧 [email protected]

We encourage students and alumni seeking employment to explore this opportunity!

The Auditor General is a constitutional officer of the State of Illinois charged with reviewing the obligation, expenditure, receipt and use of public funds.