Audit Internship - Summer

Position: Audit Internship - Summer 2027
Location: Westlake Village

Come for the Challenge. Stay for the Experience.

At HCVT, we believe every challenge presents an opportunity to positively impact our clients and people. Talented and ambitious individuals who seek limitless professional opportunities thrive  team is known for its technical skill and ability to help clients address complex business issues all while investing in and supporting our people to provide a rewarding employee experience.

What We Do and Who We Serve

We offer Tax, Audit, Advisory, and Business Management services to our clients, which include private and public companies, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices. We also specialize in serving clients across the following industries:
Private Equity, Real Estate & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Manufacturing & Distribution, Professional Services Firms, Technology, Healthcare, Nonprofit Organizations, and Affordable Housing.

We Live Our Core Values

Our values guide us in our day-to-day interactions with our clients and each other-Integrity at our Core;
Building Success Together;
Passion for Excellence; and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. We are focused and committed to the needs of our clients and our team.

Discover How Far You Can Go.

Opportunities abound  firm has experienced steady growth since its founding in 1991 and continues to expand its client service offerings, creating new opportunities for professionals to grow their careers. We make significant investments in training and provide interesting, diverse, and intellectually stimulating client engagements for our teams to work on-the kind of work that helps you develop and refine your skills to advance in the profession.

Hybrid Work

HCVT currently offers a hybrid work model that allows eligible employees to work both remotely and in the office, based on business needs and team coordination. When working remotely, employees are expected to meet the same performance standards, adhere to the same policies, and maintain the same level of communication, collaboration, and responsiveness as working in the office. Please note that this arrangement is not guaranteed and subject to change at any time.

We will strive to provide reasonable notice of any changes to your work location or schedule whenever possible.

As an Intern in our Audit service line, you will be responsible for the following:

• Assist engagement teams in clearly and accurately documenting and executing audit procedures as defined by engagement objectives
• Complete assigned projects within engagement timelines and budget guidelines
• Help ensure that the information stream from the client to the audit team is well-organized and efficient
• Identify and communicate potential audit issues to the engagement team
• Communicate status of work and issues with seniors, managers or partners on a timely basis
• Demonstrate professionalism and competence when interacting with clients and firm professionals
• Performs self-review of work
• Learn and effectively utilize firm audit software to continually learn, knowledge sharing, and enhance the quality of service to clients
• Participate in trainings, recruiting events, and firm activities
• Work with your buddy and performance manager on professional development of both technical and soft skills

To be successful, these are the skills and experience you will need:

• On track to completing a bachelor's degree in accounting or a master's degree in accounting or taxation between December 2027 - July 2028
• Available to work 40 hours a week from Mid-June through Mid-August
• Minimum overall and accounting GPAs of 3.0
• Active membership in Beta Alpha Psi or another campus accounting organization
• Strong technical aptitude and demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit leadership skills that demonstrate strong judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Able to learn in a fast paced environment and receptive to feedback and coaching
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, and take initiative on projects
• High attention to detail
• A positive attitude and is a team player mentality with a can-do spirit

How to Apply:

• Select the office you're most interested in…