Tax Intern

Hill, Barth & King LLC; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

HBK offers an internship program designed to provide a valuable, hands-on learning experience for accounting students in Florida. You will gain exposure to the public accounting environment and participate in real client work while developing essential skills.

You will receive training on tax preparation and HBK software, attend a 1040 Tax Training Program, and work closely with team members at all levels. This role prepares you for a potential full-time opportunity after graduation.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or junior accounting student with a path toward CPA.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher; leadership and campus involvement valued.
• Excellent computer, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Must pass an employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Receive training on federal and state tax preparation, tax research, tax laws, and HBK software.
• Attend a week-long 1040 Tax Training Program.
• Contribute to the firm by providing timely, high-quality work products.
• Work closely with team members across levels and perform many first-year associate tasks.
• Gain hands-on training on preparing tax returns (individual and corporate).
• Develop understanding of how public accounting firms operate.
• Strengthen communication, analytical, and professional skills through hands-on experience.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting major

Pursuing CPA designation

Job description

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. Growth requires talent, so we continue to seek capable, dedicated professionals in all aspects of financial services. Our recruits choose their career paths. 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. When we go home at night, we know we've made something happen for our clients. If you want a career that is all about helping people, you're the kind of person we're looking for. Please read on to discover if you could see yourself joining the HBK Family.

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. Our spring internships run January through April. High-performing interns may be considered for future internship opportunities and full-time employment upon graduation.

HBK provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Please see the below link for Benefit details:

HBK Benefits

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people.