Tax Intern

Job Description

Tax Intern | Baker Tilly

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Baker Tilly, a prominent advisory, tax, and assurance firm operating across major U.S. regions and global financial centers like New York, London, and Chicago. Baker Tilly delivers professional services, including attest services through its CPA firm and tax and business advisory services via its Advisory Group. This Tax Intern role is crucial for students seeking hands-on experience in public accounting, offering exposure to the firm’s comprehensive tax advisory and compliance services. The position provides a foundational learning environment where interns can develop professional skills and build relationships within a leading firm, potentially leading to a full-time associate role.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Pay: $25–$84 hourly
• Mission: Deliver tax advisory and compliance services to clients while gaining professional experience and building a strong foundation for an accounting career.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Deliver tax advisory and compliance services to clients, gaining practical experience in a professional environment.
• Participate in a structured intern orientation, technical training, and development program designed to provide necessary tools for client engagements.
• Engage in on-the-job training through real work engagements, directly applying academic knowledge to professional scenarios.
• Learn directly from and collaborate with experienced associates, seniors, managers, and partners who possess specialized technical knowledge across various industries.
• Build professional friendships and strong work relationships within the firm while demonstrating performance and suitability for a full-time associate position.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled as a student in an accounting, law, or a related business program. Candidates must possess sufficient coursework and credits to be eligible to sit for the CPA and/or Bar exam in their considered state before commencing full-time employment.
• Experience: Must be able to work full time for the entire duration of the internship.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong time management capabilities, effective communication, and robust interpersonal skills. Candidates should exhibit proficiency in relationship building, collaboration within a team environment, and problem-solving. Essential organizational and analytical skills, along with initiative and adaptability, are required. Proficiency with Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is also necessary.
• Bonus: Outstanding academic performance is highly desired, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above. Relevant prior internship experience, other work experience, or active involvement with a professional organization is also beneficial.