Tax Intern

Hill, Barth & King • Meadville, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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
• Must possess excellent computer, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Must pass an employment background check
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern