I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at MathWorks (Natick, MA) in Jun 2010
Interview
1st step- phone interview with recruiter. Questions were structured around general business knowledge and internships (since this is an entry level position).
2nd step
-Phone interview with hiring manager. Questions surround accounting concepts such as software revenue recognition (FAS 97-2)
3rd step
- in person interview with recruiter (general questions regarding experience and education)
- in person interview with hiring manager- questions regarding internships, more accounting detail, description of position.
- in person interview with hiring manager's peer
- in person interview with controller: General knowledge of accounting, internships, course details.
2nd round of interviews (mostly the same as above)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions regarding 97-2 specifically amortization of software maintenance cost.