Audit Intern

Job Description

Assurance Intern | HBK

The Tone:
This is an in-person Assurance Intern position at HBK, offering both full-time and part-time schedules across various office locations, with spring busy season internships requiring a minimum of 24 hours per week. HBK is recognized as a Top 50 accounting firm and a Top 100 registered investment advisory, boasting hundreds of collaborating professionals who build supportive client relationships. The firm values entrepreneurs working with entrepreneurs, serving high-net-worth individuals and owners of small to mid-size businesses. This role is designed to provide a valuable and challenging “hands-on” learning experience, crucial for developing an understanding of the public accounting profession and enhancing your formal education. As an intern, you will contribute timely and high-quality work products while gaining unique breadth and depth of experience, all aimed at helping clients and making a tangible impact in their financial lives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time or Part-time (Spring busy season requires minimum 24 hours/week)
• Location: In-person, various office locations

• Team: Works closely with team members across all organizational levels.
• Mission: To provide valuable hands-on experience in public accounting, contributing to client success and enhancing the intern’s professional development.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Insight: Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients’ specific needs, expectations, business models, industry landscapes, accounting and control systems, company values, and all industry-related GAAP and GAAS issues.
• Audit Proficiency: Gain practical experience by understanding and applying the firm’s audit approach and specialized tools, focusing on assessing risks and thoroughly evaluating clients’ internal control structures.
• Issue Resolution: Actively perform analytics, substantive tests, and tests of internal controls to effectively identify, analyze, and resolve accounting or reporting issues as they arise during audit projects.
• Financial Documentation: Draft essential financial statements and consistently contribute to the firm by delivering timely and high-quality work products that meet professional standards.
• Professional Growth: Work closely with diverse team members, taking on responsibilities similar to a first-year associate, thereby strengthening communication, analytical, and professional skills through direct experience and gaining insight into building a successful public accounting career.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates must be a sophomore or junior currently pursuing a major in accounting. An active interest in or actively pursuing the CPA designation is also required.
• Experience: This role offers foundational experience akin to a first-year associate, requiring no prior professional experience. However, demonstrated leadership experience, active campus involvement, and any relevant prior work experience are highly valued.
• Skills: Must possess excellent computer proficiency, superior communication skills for interacting with clients and team members, and strong interpersonal skills. A proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment is essential.
• Bonus: A preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is considered a valuable asset.