Assurance or Tax Intern

Job Description

Winter 2027 Tax or Audit Internship | Baker Tilly US

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Baker Tilly US, operating in a hybrid work environment with regular in-office attendance, with specifics determined by location and service line. Baker Tilly is a top 10 advisory, tax, and assurance firm known for bringing enterprise-level thinking to clients through deep understanding and lasting relationships. This role is a vital opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in either tax or audit, supporting meaningful client engagements across diverse industries. Interns will develop technical accounting, technology, communication, and client service skills through structured training, coaching, and active participation, exploring a career in public accounting while building valuable firm-wide relationships.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Specifics Discussed with Talent Acquisition
• Pay: $25.00–$84.00 hourly
• Mission: Support tax or assurance engagements by assisting with procedures, documentation, research, and analysis to understand and meet client needs.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), firm-approved audit technologies, data analysis tools, workflow technologies, collaboration platforms, tax preparation software, research tools, document management systems, AI-enabled tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Collaborate & Execute: Work closely with engagement team members and clients to obtain necessary information, completing assigned tasks accurately and on time, and maintaining comprehensive, well-supported documentation.
• Develop Expertise: Actively apply coaching and feedback received to enhance technical knowledge and refine work quality, demonstrating initiative, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Assist in Assurance: Support audit and other assurance engagements by performing audit procedures, including testing account balances, transactions, and financial information, and preparing clear workpapers that document procedures, evidence, results, and conclusions.
• Contribute to Tax Engagements: Aid in preparing federal, state, and local tax returns, workpapers, and related deliverables, while also conducting tax research and documenting findings to address engagement team questions and client requirements.
• Leverage Technology & Uphold Standards: Utilize firm-approved technologies for audit, tax preparation, data analysis, and collaboration, including responsibly exploring AI-enabled tools, all while upholding firm policies, professional standards, and client confidentiality.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Accounting or a related business discipline from an accredited institution, with at least one academic term remaining after the internship, and on track to meet CPA exam eligibility requirements prior to a full-time Associate position.
• Experience: No prior professional experience is required.
• Skills: Foundational accounting knowledge from academic coursework; ability to conduct basic research, analyze information, and document findings clearly and accurately; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Bonus: Previous internship, academic, leadership, volunteer, or customer service experience; demonstrated interest in accounting or professional services; clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; curiosity, learning agility, and willingness to ask questions and apply feedback; effective collaboration, organization, time management, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and client service.