Tax Intern

Hill, Barth & King, LLC; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

HBK is seeking college interns in New York to gain hands-on experience in accounting and taxation within a leading firm environment.

You will receive training on federal and state tax preparation, participate in a 1040 Tax Training Program, and contribute to client work while learning how public accounting firms operate. Minimum commitment: 24 hours per week during spring and function across teams.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or junior pursuing a major in accounting.
• Leadership experience, campus involvement, and relevant work experience are valued.
• Actively pursuing or interest in pursuing the CPA designation.

Responsibilities

• Internships may be full-time or part-time depending on the time of year and office requirements.
• For spring busy season internships, candidates must work at least 24 hours per week in-office.
• High-performing interns may be considered for future internship opportunities and full-time employment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

HBK software

Education

Accounting major (Sophomore/Junior)

CPA designation pursued

Tools

HBK software

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.

• 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 [e-mail]

HOURLY RATE

Hourly Rate: $28. The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary or hourly rate a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

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.

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. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.