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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• Must possess excellent computer, communication, and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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