Assurance Intern

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: 

• Understanding clients' needs and expectations, their business and industry, accounting and control systems, employees, company values and industry-related GAAP and GAAS issues. 

• Developing an understanding of the audit approach and tools. 

• Assessing risks and evaluating the client's internal control structure. 

• Performing analytics, substantive tests, and tests of internal controls to identify and resolve accounting or reporting issues. 

• Drafting financial statements. 

• 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.

• Working on various audit projects. 

• 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 [email protected]