State & Local Tax Associates (BT Summer Intern Conversions Only)
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston.
About the role
As a State & Local Tax Associate, you will join a fast-growing public accounting firm and specialize in state and local tax (SALT) services. Our SALT practice includes professionals across the U.S., offering a full spectrum of services such as income & franchise tax, sales & use tax, real & personal property tax, unclaimed property, and voluntary disclosure & remediation tailored to industry needs.
This role is ideal if you want to work directly with CFOs, owners, and leaders from middle-market and Fortune 500 companies to solve complex SALT challenges. Most of your work will focus on consulting, including sales tax nexus, research projects, ruling requests, process reviews, reverse audits, credits & incentives, and property tax. You will collaborate with firm leadership and be part of a team that values growth, collaboration, and work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor to middle-market and Fortune 500 clients by providing strategic SALT consulting services to lower tax rates, ensure compliance, and deliver value across state and local taxes.
- Research state tax issues, including nexus determinations, taxability analyses, and quantification of potential liabilities.
- Respond to notices issued by state and local taxing jurisdictions.
- Provide guidance on state and local tax controversies, including research and preparation of written protests.
- Assist with due diligence and voluntary disclosure projects.
- Prepare memoranda on SALT issues for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and LLCs.
- Prepare and file state and local sales tax returns for multiple clients and jurisdictions.
- Interact with and manage multiple clients in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Analyze large amounts of client data.
- Maintain internal relationships with colleagues, other service lines, and engagement/project teams.
- Develop and retain technical tax expertise.
- Proactively identify and communicate issues as they arise.
- Adhere to firm policies and procedures.
- Apply working knowledge of various computer applications.
- Learn and grow through direct coaching, mentoring, and firm-wide learning and development programs.
- Participate in social activities and team outings that encourage work-life balance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, law, or a related business degree with sufficient coursework and credits to sit for the CPA and/or Bar exam in the state of consideration.
- Outstanding academic performance with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Demonstrated skills in time management, communication, interpersonal relationships, collaboration, and problem-solving.
- Strong leadership, project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Initiative, adaptability, and proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- Must be a current Summer 2026 Baker Tilly Intern.
- No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
Pay
- Washington: $80,500 to $110,610
- California: $78,000 to $100,950
- Tewksbury, MA: $78,000 to $100,950
- National pay rate range: $63,200 to $119,820
Actual compensation is influenced by skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements, and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.