HiAccounting
Tax Intern
Type: Temporary, Part-time (Average 24 to 30 Hours per Week), Monday to Friday (possibly weekends), may accommodate work schedule based on classes.
Experience: Entry-level
Functions: Tax Preparation, Administrative Duties
Reports To: Tax Manager
Location: Honolulu, HI
Compensation: Hourly
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
HiAccounting is a locally staffed outsourced accounting and tax firm serving small to medium sized businesses. Our team of accounting and tax professionals work together on multiple clients in various industries. HiAccounting is a division of The Hawaii Group, Hawaii’s leading business process outsourcing firm. We strongly believe in working personally and directly with our clients, connecting through HiGroup’s core principles of integrity, transparency, and dedicated client service.
POSITION SUMMARY
HiAccounting is seeking a Tax Intern to join its tax division. The objective of the internship is for the employee to learn how to apply their educational experience to real life by working alongside tax and accounting professionals. This entry level position is challenging, technical and dynamic. The Tax Intern will assist in supporting the tax activities of HiAccounting by assisting with the preparation of both business and individual client’s tax returns. The Tax Intern will work closely with various members of the tax team, including the Tax Senior, Director of Tax Services and Managing Director.
Prepare various Federal and State tax returns including but not limited to individual, trust, estate, nonprofit, partnership, and corporate tax returns.
Assist when needed with other tax services including planning, research and compliance.
Communicate with client personnel to request information necessary for the preparation of tax returns, to update clients on the status of their project and for general customer service reasons.
Assist with administrative and bookkeeping duties including but not limited to:
Mail tax returns as needed
Update databases
General Excise Tax filing
Payroll processing
Enter transactions for clients and review financials
Prepare work papers
Scan and bookmark source documents
Prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines.
Deliver best-in-class customer service to clients and employees at all times, with an emphasis on being responsive, professional, and accurate.
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with client’s employees, and co-workers to promote a quality service image.
Follow company policies & procedures for preparing tax work papers and assisting in the preparation of tax returns.
Protects organization’s values by keeping information confidential.
Actively contribute to the overall positive culture of the company.
Other duties as assigned.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. HiAccounting shall make reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
You must submit your resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcription along with your online application.
The ideal Tax Intern will be able to utilize their educational and leadership experience to assist with the preparation of tax returns and completion of other related tasks under the supervision of HiAccounting’s tax professionals. Intern has the commitment to continuing education of new and changing tax laws and policies, and possesses the skill set to ask questions and research.
Tax Intern will meet most or all of the following requirements:
Education: In process of obtaining a degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business, Accounting or other related field.
Experience: Not required. Work experience in a professional environment, which demonstrates progressive increase in responsibilities or any combination of education and work experience is preferred.
Licenses: Tax Intern has the desire to obtain a CPA or EA license.
Computer Skills: Beginner to proficient knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Knowledge of Ultra Tax, Lacerte, Drake, or other professional tax software, and knowledge of QuickBooks, AccPac, Intacct or other accounting/bookkeeping software would be helpful.
Other Requirements: Perform other duties as required. Ability to follow instructions, work in a team environment, as well as work independently. Intern must possess strong verbal and written communications skills, maintain a positive attitude, and seek help/ask questions as needed. Accounting Intern may also be asked to work additional hours or weekends based on project demands.
Location: HiAccounting prides itself on being locally staffed. This position requires that the applicant live in Oahu. If you are an applicant currently not living in Oahu, please specify in your cover letter your relocation timing and efforts.
WORKING AT HIACCOUNTING
Encouraging an active, Hawaii lifestyle by supporting our employees’ interests, efforts, and activities, HiGroup is proud to be recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Hawaii for nine (9) years in a row!
Since its inception, the HiGroup team has enjoyed exceptional benefit packages. Alongside traditional options, such as full medical, dental, vision, drug, disability, life insurance, 401K, flexible spending, supplemental benefits, and profit sharing, as well as a generous PTO and holiday leave program, HiGroup also proudly offers its employees even more generous support at work, at home, and in the community. Offering paid time off for employees to volunteer as well as investing in learning and development opportunities company-wide, HiGroup enthusiastically encourages their team members’ desires to be good citizens on and off the job.
We encourage career development by providing a buddy and mentoring system, regular performance evaluations and reimbursements for continuing education for the CPA or other professional certifications. We are family oriented and provide a flexible work schedule with the ability to work remotely.
Daily employer provided lunch under the HiGroup Daily Grinds Program.
Gym/fitness reimbursements.
Cell phone reimbursement (for EE’s that use their phone for work).
Parking or buss pass subsidy.
Regular in-office massage therapy.
Flexible work schedule with the ability to work remotely when needed.
Support of CPA and continuing education.
12 paid holidays (includes your birthday off).
Paid time off for volunteering.
Employee snacks and drinks.
Career advancement.
401K, 4% matching and profit sharing (after eligibility requirements are met).
Health benefits (after eligibility requirements are met).
Life Insurance.