HCJ CPAs & Advisors is more than your typical accounting firm. While others may see the accounting industry in black and white we see it in color. There’s no standard solution for our clients. We don’t just check the box and move on. Our individualized recommendations are as unique as the diverse staff in our office.
For more than three decades, we have provided high-quality accounting, tax, and audit services to a varied group of clients within and beyond the borders of Arkansas.
HCJ CPAs & Advisors has a unique set of benefits that you can’t find in a large corporate office. Each of our employees plays a vital role in our organization. We recognize and appreciate the importance of your work/life balance, taking a genuine interest in investing in your professional development and preserving the quality of your life outside of the office.
Please note: Internships are offered in person at our Little Rock and Jonesboro locations, and remote opportunities are not available. Internships are for Spring 2027 and later.
General Responsibilities
Demonstrate proficiency in all firm software utilized by all team members
Apply accounting and assurance regulations (GAAP, GAAS, SSARS, etc)
Perform research and document well supported conclusions
Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills
Seek professional development opportunities
Tax
Effectively apply tax knowledge to prepare simple individual, trust, partnership, and corporation federal and state tax returns
Assist in compiling tax financial data, preparing adjusting journal entries for business tax returns, and ensuring tax returns are complete and accurate
Assist with inquiries from regulatory agencies and tax notices and tax examinations
Assist with tax planning and projections
Conduct simple tax research
Audit
Demonstrate basic technical knowledge of professional standards and related updates
Assist in performing detailed audit procedures on financial statement account balances, preparing and adjusting workpapers from clients’ trial balance
Identifying potential management letter comments
Assisting in the drafting of financial statements, including footnote disclosures
CAS
Assist in compiling financial data, preparing journal entries, general ledgers, and ensuring all financial reports and statements are complete and accurate
Understand the impact transactions have on general ledger accounts
Able to post journal entries to correct general ledger accounts and record activity
As an intern, you will gain firsthand experience in the accounting field in a positive, supportive atmosphere, where you will love being a member of the team! In this competitively paid role, you will gain valuable experience in our Tax, Assurance, or CAS departments. You will become familiar with managing clients and delivering excellent customer service in all interactions. You will learn directly from seasoned professionals in a collaborative environment where teamwork is highly valued. We are seeking highly motivated self-starters who can multi-task and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
Other knowledge, skills, and abilities
Understands and maintains the confidentiality of all firm and client information
Customer focused attitude and work ethic
Maintains a high degree of professionalism and integrity
Maintains professional ethics of firm, AICPA, and ARCPA
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects / tasks with an attention to detail
QuickBooks Online Certification within one year of employment
Ability to work with a team and independently
Education:
Software:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
Accounting CS, Thomson Reuters, Checkpoint, Engagement, Adobe, QuickBooks
