What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Echelon - Summer Leadership Program position at Rushton?
Echelon - A Summer Leadership Program
Many call it a “Summer Leadership Program”, but we call it Echelon. Echelon has been designed with acute attention to detail; therefore, selected candidates will exhibit that same excellence. Those selected will be exposed to a two-day program with our firm’s most carefully chosen class in classroom and team-building environments. This elite group will follow an itinerary that will guide them through personal development, interactions with staff at all levels, and Partner exposure. Additionally, they will receive best practices and industry knowledge, experience real-time scenarios through simulation, and learn the history of Rushton.
What it takes to be Echelon
Echelon is intended for rising students who are pursuing a degree in accounting while looking to start their careers and build solid relationships for the future. If that is, you – we invite you to apply!
Echelon Program Eligibility Requirements:
- Majoring in Accounting (with the intention of pursuing a CPA or EA license)
- In pursuit of an Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
- Major and overall minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Professor or a leader in the community letter of recommendation
- Strong interest in public accounting
- Active individual within the community, classroom, and campus
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
Program Details:
- Echelon is over a two-day period
- The program will resemble a day in a life at our Gainesville office
- Meet 1:1 with employees and Partners
- Learn about Rushton, its culture and how a mid-size firm operates
- A full day of activities that will be in Gainesville
Application and Selection Process
Application process opens September 1st, 2025 and closes on April 17th, 2026. - Please reach out to Frankie Capparelli if you have any questions, at fcapparelli@rushton.cpa
Students will be notified no later April 28th, 2026, regarding the status of their application.
*Dates for Echelon are May 27th and 28th of 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Rushton, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment for all individuals.