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# Audit Internship - Winter 2027 at HCVT

- **Company:** HCVT
- **Location:** Long Beach, CA
- **Employment:** internship
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-03-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/hcvt/95640ec6-fe19-4bba-9c8c-535d93490dd3

## Job description

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 at HCVT. Our 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 at HCVT. Our 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 work for our teams—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 May 2027 - June 2028
- Available to work 20 – 40+ hours a week from January through March/April
- 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 and submit an application - https://jobs.lever.co/hcvt
- Required documents – Resume, Unofficial Transcripts

*Note – HCVT is unable to sponsor the work authorization of candidates.

## About HCVT

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: HCVT is a top 30 U.S. CPA firm providing tax, audit, business management, and advisory services, with a reputation for handling complex pass-through entity tax issues.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Partnership)
- **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1991
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Accounting / Professional Services
- **Target Customers**: B2B — focuses on mid-to-large market clients, including private equity firms, real estate companies, media & entertainment companies, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and nonprofits.
- **Mission Statement**: “Clarifying the complex for our clients to help them achieve better outcomes while investing in and supporting our people.” [hcvt.com](https://www.hcvt.com/careers)

## Products & Services
- **Tax Services**: Compliance, planning, and consulting for corporations, partnerships, and individuals, with deep specialization in pass-through entities.
- **Audit & Assurance**: Financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations.
- **Business Management**: Day-to-day financial management for high-net-worth individuals and families.
- **Advisory Services**: Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) advisory, Valuation, CFO Advisory, and Client Accounting Services (CAS).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (Private partnership).
- **Revenue**: $185M (annual, most recent estimate). [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/hcvt-llp)
- **Key Metric**: Over 800 team members across 14 offices. [hcvt.com](https://www.hcvt.com/careers)
- **Notable Recognition**: Named one of *Inside Public Accounting*’s “Best of the Best” firms for a record 17 consecutive years. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/hcvt)
- **Growth Signals**: 5.9% increase in headcount over the past year (+49 employees), expansion to 14 offices (now including Arizona, Texas, and Utah beyond its California base). [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/hcvt-llp)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Technical Specialization**: Renowned as the go-to firm for complex partnership and pass-through entity tax issues—a technical moat that differentiates them from generalist CPA firms.
- **Scale & Access**: As a Top 30 firm with over 800 people, they offer the resources of a large national firm while maintaining a collaborative, partner-accessible culture.
- **High Retention & Culture Awards**: 17-year record of “Best of the Best” recognition signals strong employee and client satisfaction.
- **Diverse, Global Team**: Over 20 languages spoken; 52% minority representation. [hcvt.com](https://www.hcvt.com/careers)

## Strategic Focus
- **Current Priorities**: Continuing to grow their advisory and M&A practices, expanding geographic footprint (recent offices in Fort Worth, Phoenix, Salt Lake City), and investing in technology and data analytics talent (evidenced by open roles like Senior Data & Analytics Specialist). [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/hcvt)
- **Growth Direction**: Strengthening capabilities in Private Equity and Real Estate while broadening their client base through cross-office collaboration.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as entrepreneurial, supportive, and energetic—with an emphasis on teamwork and continuous learning. “We work hard and know how to have fun too.” [hcvt.com](https://www.hcvt.com/careers)
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid model available for most roles. Casual attire firm-wide. Open-door policy with partners. Busy-season perks include in-office massages, meals, and social hours.
- **Learning & Development**: Formal mentoring program, CPA exam bonus, firm-sponsored Master’s in Taxation, soft skills training, and internal/external training courses.
- **Benefits**: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with profit sharing, paid parking, flexible time off (managers+), parental leave (maternity and paternity), and professional membership dues.
- **Inclusion**: Strong DEI commitment with formal diversity data shared publicly (52% minority representation, 20+ languages). [hcvt.com](https://www.hcvt.com/careers)

## Sources
1. [hcvt.com/careers](https://www.hcvt.com/careers)
2. [linkedin.com/company/hcvt-llp](https://linkedin.com/company/hcvt-llp)
3. [jobs.lever.co/hcvt](https://jobs.lever.co/hcvt)
4. [builtin.com/company/hcvt](https://builtin.com/company/hcvt)
5. [vault.com/company-profiles/accounting/holthouse-carlin-van-trigt-llp](https://vault.com/company-profiles/accounting/holthouse-carlin-van-trigt-llp)

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