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College Students: Launch Your Career with LGA

Why Choose LGA to Start Your Career?

It’s an exciting time to be in public accounting. If you’re looking for hands-on experience, attentive mentorship, and the freedom to choose your career path within a supportive community, LGA is the right choice. We believe in transparency, mutual respect, and investing in every team member’s success. Wherever you want to take your career, we’re here to help you get there.

How We Help You Succeed

Step 1: Gain Hands-On Experience with Attentive Mentorship: When you start your career at LGA, you’ll dive into meaningful work from day one. Our recent grads work on diverse client projects, guided by experienced mentors who provide personalized support and feedback. You’ll work independently on tasks, gaining confidence and skills, while always having a mentor to turn to for guidance and advice.
Step 2: Choose Your Career Path: At LGA, your career can take any number of directions. We encourage you to explore different areas of professional focus and support your growth through education, training, and on-the-job experience. We respect and encourage you to pursue CPA and other designations over time, and we reward obtaining your CPA designation without it being an impediment for promotion at any level.
Step 3: Enjoy a Vibrant Firm Culture: We believe that work is more fun when you have friends. Our firm environment is welcoming and friendly, with group celebrations, regular gatherings, and always someone to have lunch with. We foster a community where genuine relationships can grow, and we celebrate each other’s successes.
Step 4: Benefit from Competitive Pay, Advancement Opportunities, & Generous Benefits: At LGA, we value your hard work and dedication. We offer competitive pay and clear advancement opportunities to ensure your efforts are recognized and rewarded. Your career growth is important to us, and we provide the resources and support to help you achieve your professional goals. We also believe in taking care of our team. LGA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs. We ensure you have the support you need to maintain a healthy, balanced life.
Step 6: Flexible Work Arrangements: We understand the importance of flexibility, especially when starting your career. Our flexible work arrangements include options for work-from-home, hybrid models, and flexible hours to suit your lifestyle. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with comprehensive time-off policies, including holidays, PTO, and Fridays off in the summer.
Step 7: Balancing Work and CPA Exam Preparation: We support your CPA journey by offering study groups, covering exam fees, and providing time off for studying. Our team members often team up to study, and we create an environment that respects and encourages your efforts to obtain your CPA designation.

Ready to Join Team LGA?

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Apply for LGA’s College Student Externship Program!

Our Externship Program is a Two Day Immersive Career Experience May 21-22, 2025

Our 2025 College Student Externship is scheduled for May 21-22, 2025, from 9 am to 4 pm. Join us for a two-day immersive experience featuring guest speakers, activities, and insights from LGA employees. Discover the world of public accounting and explore its fit for your educational journey. If you want to join the 2024 Externship Program

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Campuses We Visit

We regularly visit campuses to meet potential candidates like you. We just wrapped up our fall career fair tour (dates below). If you would like us to visit your classroom and speak to your accounting club or class, click the button below.

📅 Campus Visit Schedule:
Sept. 13 – University of New Hampshire
Sept. 17 – Bentley University
Sept. 18 – Northeastern University
Sept. 23 – Stonehill College
Sept. 24 – University of Massachusetts Amherst
Sept. 24 – University of Massachusetts Lowell
Sept. 25 – Merrimack College
Sept. 26 – Assumption University
Oct. 01 – Endicott College

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Explore our current openings and find the right fit for you. Whether you’re looking for an entry-level position, internship, or externship, LGA offers opportunities that align with your career goals.

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