Overview
Introduction
Barfield, Murphy, Shank, & Smith (BMSS) is a top three accounting firm in the state of Alabama. 27 partners and 230 employees serve a catalogue of clients that conduct business in all 50 states, as well as over 100 international clients. BMSS offers traditional CPA firm services and it does so across numerous industries including 16 industry niches in which it has a huge depth of expertise and knowledge.
Internship Program Stats
How To Apply
Applications go live in January. The application is for the ZebraFest program that is for all candidates interested in an internship. The application is on the company website and includes fact gathering questions as well as questions as to why the student is interested in the program. Formal interviews occur during ZebraFest and offers are extended after the program.
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About the Program
BMSS offers internships to students who are looking to explore the fields of accounting and financial advisory. By prioritizing community and fostering a culture that cares about its employees, interns get to experience an especially warm and welcoming environment while also getting high-level professional experience. Students wishing to intern at BMSS should be enrolled in an accredited college or university.
Internships at BMSS can take place at any time during the year. The company...
About the Company
BMSS is the second largest public accounting and advisory firm in Alabama. It serves clients in all 50 states as well as more than 100 clients internationally. Typically, its clients are family-owned businesses with annual revenues between $1 million and $50 million, but the firm also serves startups, private equity firms, small businesses, nonprofits, and government entities. BMMS’s services include accounting, auditing, consulting, tax, and estate planning, and it specializes in 16 industry...
Intern Reviews
- "The culture is the best. We were all working 60 hours a week which is tough, but having people there to support you is important. I felt like I had a good work/life balance. I was able to complete my hours how I wanted. I was able to work more in the beginning of the week so I could leave early on Friday."
- "The only thing that was hard to get used to was working busy season hours, but I do think it's a great way to set the expectation early before you are hired full-time."
- "At peak tax seasons hours, we worked 60 hours. However, we got to choose how to spread the hours out over the week. The firm really emphasizes work-life balance."
- "The firm culture was very focused on work-life balance and had a feeling of being a big family. The hours maxed at 60 hours for interns, so I was able to experience tax season and know what to expect for the real world."
Getting Hired Here
- "I loved getting to know the recruiters and employees of the firm. It was mainly focused on seeing if I would be a good fit for the firm and be able to work well with the other employees."
- "Our interviews were through Zoom, which is not ideal. Both sides can get a better feel when it is in person. The interviews were never uncomfortable and very personable."
- "I met with the recruiters on college campus a few times and never had an official interview process. Simply a few communications led to an offer."