Tax Intern

DESCRIPTION:

At HBK, the firm's internship program is designed to provide a valuable and challenging "hands-on" learning experience, to develop an understanding of the firm, the public accounting profession and to enhance the intern's formal education. You will accomplish this by: 

• Receiving training on federal and state tax preparation, tax research, tax laws, and HBK software

• Attending a week-long 1040 Tax Training Program

• Contributing to the firm by providing timely and high-quality work products 

• Working closely with team members across all levels of the organization and performing many of the same responsibilities as a first-year associate

• Gaining hands on training on how to prepare tax returns (individual and corporate)

• Gaining a better understanding of how public accounting firms operate. 

• Strengthening communication, analytical, and professional skills through hands-on experience

• Gaining insight into what it takes to build a successful career in the public accounting industry

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Sophomore or junior candidate pursuing a major in accounting

• Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; leadership experience, campus involvement, and relevant work experience are also highly valued.

• Actively pursuing or interest in pursuing the CPA designation

• Must possess excellent computer, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• Must pass an employment background check

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

• Internships may be full-time or part-time depending on the time of year and office requirements. For spring busy season internships, candidates must have the ability to work at least 24 hours per week in-office during the program. Before applying, please ensure you can commit to a minimum of 24 hours in-office per week throughout the duration of the program. Our spring internships run January through April.

• High-performing interns may be considered for future internship opportunities and full-time employment upon graduation.

Please note that application and interview timeframes and processes differ by office location For specific questions regarding your application and the expected timeframe, please reach out to Catie Cohn at

ccohn@hbkcpa.com