State & Local Tax Associates (BT Summer Intern Conversions Only)
About the Firm
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. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.
About the Role
As a State & Local Tax Associate, you will join one of the fastest growing public accounting firms and specialize in state and local tax (SALT) services. The SALT practice provides a full spectrum of services including 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 state and local tax challenges. Most of your work will be consulting-focused, allowing you to expand your expertise in areas such as sales tax nexus, research projects, ruling requests, process review, reverse audit, credits & incentives, and property tax.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor to middle market and Fortune 500 clients by providing strategic state and local tax consulting services that lower tax rates, ensure compliance, and deliver value across the spectrum of 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 preparing written protests for multi-state companies.
- Assist with due diligence and voluntary disclosure projects.
- Prepare memoranda on state and local tax issues for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and LLCs.
- Prepare and file state and local sales tax returns for various jurisdictions for multiple clients.
- Interact and manage multiple clients in a deadline-oriented environment while maintaining exceptional 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.
- Maintain a positive and “team player” attitude.
- Become familiar with and adhere to the firm’s policies and procedures.
- Apply a working knowledge of various computer applications.
- Learn and grow from direct on-the-job coaching and mentoring, as well as participating in firm-wide learning and development programs.
- Participate in friendships, social activities, and team outings that encourage a 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 you are being considered.
- Outstanding academic performance with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Demonstrated skills in time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem-solving.
- Strong leadership, project management, organizational, and analytical skills, as well as initiative and adaptability.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- Must be a current Summer 2026 Baker Tilly Intern.
- There is currently no immigration sponsorship 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.
Benefits
Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.