Assurance Intern

About the Firm

HBK is a growing Top 50 accounting firm according to Accounting Today magazine and a Top 100 registered investment advisory according to Financial Advisor Magazine. Our hundreds of collaborating professionals have created and fostered thousands of close, caring, supportive client relationships. We are entrepreneurs working with entrepreneurs, owners working with high-net-worth individuals and those who own small and mid-size businesses. We are consultants and influencers in our communities as well as our clients and their finances. If you want a career that is all about helping people, you’re the kind of person we’re looking for.

About the Role

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.

• Understanding clients' needs and expectations, their business and industry, accounting and control systems, employees, company values, and industry-related GAAP and GAAS issues.
• Developing an understanding of the audit approach and tools.
• Assessing risks and evaluating the client's internal control structure.
• Performing analytics, substantive tests, and tests of internal controls to identify and resolve accounting or reporting issues.
• Drafting financial statements.
• 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.
• Working on various audit projects.
• 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 Details

• 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.

Benefits

HBK provides a comprehensive benefits package. Please see the below link for benefit details: HBK Benefits.