Tax Staff – Summer 2025

About the position

As a Staff member in our Tax service line at HCVT, you will play a crucial role in preparing federal and multi-state income tax returns for a diverse range of clients, including individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts. Your responsibilities will extend to preparing and responding to correspondences from taxing authorities, identifying accounting and income tax issues, and proposing effective strategies to resolve them. You will also be expected to perform tax technical research as needed and conduct self-reviews of your work to ensure accuracy and compliance with tax regulations. In this position, you will learn and effectively utilize the firm’s tax software, which will aid in your continual learning and knowledge sharing, ultimately enhancing the quality of service provided to our clients. Collaboration is key; you will work closely with your team and communicate job status with all levels of the engagement team. Completing assigned projects within engagement timelines and budget guidelines is essential, as is developing strong relationships with firm professionals at all levels. Participation in firm trainings, recruiting events, and various firm activities will also be part of your role, allowing you to grow both technically and in soft skills. HCVT is committed to providing a rewarding employee experience, and as such, you will have the opportunity to work with a buddy and performance manager who will support your professional development. This role is designed for individuals who are on track to complete their bachelor’s degree in accounting or a master’s degree in accounting between December 2024 and June 2025, and who are eager to contribute to a dynamic and client-centric environment.

Responsibilities
• Prepare federal and multi-state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts and its related income tax work papers.
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• Prepare and respond to correspondences from taxing authorities.
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• Identify accounting and income tax issues and propose strategies to resolve them.
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• Perform tax technical research as needed.
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• Perform self-review of work.
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• Learn and effectively utilize firm tax software to enhance the quality of service to clients.
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• Work closely with a team and communicate job status with all levels of the engagement team.
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• Complete assigned projects within engagement timeline and budget guidelines.
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• Develop strong relationships with firm professionals at all levels.
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• Participate in firm trainings, recruiting events, and firm activities.
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• Work with your buddy and performance manager on professional development of both technical and soft skills.

Requirements
• On track to completing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a master’s degree in accounting between December 2024 – June 2025.
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• Minimum overall and accounting GPAs of 3.0.
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• Active membership in Beta Alpha Psi or another accounting campus organization.
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• Strong technical aptitude and evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills.
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• Exhibit leadership skills that demonstrate strong judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
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• Able to learn in a fast-paced environment and receptive to feedback and coaching.
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• Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, and take initiative on projects.
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• Can work independently and manage multiple assignments in a dynamic environment.
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• High attention to detail.
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• A positive attitude and a team player mentality with a can-do spirit.
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• Is client-centric and willing to go the extra mile to meet deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Variety of benefits and perks that help sustain a healthy and thriving work environment.