Tax Intern

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. 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

• 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

Schedule

• 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
• Spring internships run January through April

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

Benefits

HBK Benefits

About HBK

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 want you to excel in your career as part of a dynamic team, and we provide the support and the resources to help you succeed. The breadth and depth of experience we offer you is unique in the marketplace. We are entrepreneurs working with entrepreneurs, owners working with high-net-worth individuals and those who are owners of small and mid-size businesses, the heartbeat of our country. We are consultants, influencers in our communities as well as our clients and their finances.