Summer 2027/Winter 2028 Tax or Audit Internship

About the role

As an Assurance Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting audit and other assurance engagements while working alongside experienced professionals who are invested in your development. You will assist engagement teams with audit procedures, analyze information, document your work and conclusions, and build an understanding of clients' businesses, industries, and assurance needs.

As a Tax Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting tax engagements while working alongside experienced professionals who are invested in your development. You will assist with tax returns, workpapers, research, and analysis while building an understanding of clients' businesses, industries, and tax needs. Through structured training, coaching, and active participation on engagement teams, you will strengthen technical accounting knowledge, technology, communication, and client service skills while exploring a career in public accounting.

Internship opportunities are available during the following seasons:

• Winter Internship: January–April
• Summer Internship: June–August

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engagement team members and clients to obtain information and maintain well‑supported documentation.
• Complete assigned work accurately and on time, communicating progress, questions, and potential issues promptly.
• Apply coaching and feedback to strengthen technical knowledge and work quality.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, initiative, curiosity, and a commitment to quality and client service.
• Maintain the confidentiality of client and firm information and exercise sound judgment in accordance with firm policies and professional standards.
• Participate in training, team activities, special projects, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Assurance: Support audit and other assurance engagements; assist with testing account balances, transactions, and other financial information; prepare clear workpapers documenting procedures, evidence, results, and conclusions; use firm‑approved audit, data analysis, workflow, and collaboration technologies.
• Tax: Support tax engagements; assist with preparing federal, state, and local tax returns, workpapers, calculations, supporting schedules, and related deliverables; conduct tax research and document findings; use firm‑approved tax preparation, research, workflow, document management, data, and collaboration technologies.

Education

Currently enrolled or pursuing a bachelor's degree program in Accounting or a related business discipline from an accredited institution. Must have at least one academic term remaining following completion of the internship.

Experience

No prior professional experience is required. Previous internship, academic, leadership, volunteer, customer service, or other relevant experience and demonstrated interest in accounting or professional services are preferred.

Certifications / Licensure

On track to meet the educational requirements for CPA exam eligibility prior to the start of a full‑time Associate position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer‑sponsored visa sponsorship, now or in the future. A resume and unofficial transcript(s) are required as part of the application process. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.

Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Foundational accounting knowledge developed through academic coursework.
• Ability to conduct basic research, analyze information, and document findings clearly and accurately.
• Openness to learning emerging technologies, including AI‑enabled tools, responsibly to support learning, efficiency, and problem solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Professional Skills

• Clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Curiosity, learning agility, and willingness to ask questions, seek guidance, and apply feedback.
• Effective and respectful collaboration in a team‑oriented environment.
• Organization, time management, attention to detail, and reliability in meeting deadlines.
• Professionalism, integrity, accountability, and sound judgment.
• Commitment to quality, continuous learning, and responsive client service.

Company Overview

Baker Tilly is a top‑10 advisory, tax, and assurance firm that brings enterprise‑level thinking closer to clients through lasting relationships and a deep understanding of their businesses. The firm operates through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.

Work Environment

This role operates in a hybrid work environment with regular in‑office attendance. Office expectations vary by location and service line; discuss work location with a Baker Tilly Talent Acquisition professional to understand specific requirements.

Pay

• Washington: $25.00 – $96.60 per hour
• California: $27.50 – $109.20 per hour
• Denver, CO: $27.50 – $92.40 per hour
• New York: $30.00 – $105.00 per hour
• New York City: $31.25 – $105.00 per hour
• Chicago, IL: $27.50 – $92.40 per hour
• Tewksbury, MA: $28.75 – $96.60 per hour
• Minneapolis, MN: $26.25 – $88.20 per hour
• Iselin, NJ: $28.75 – $96.60 per hour
• Washington, DC: $30.00 – $100.80 per hour
• National range: $25.00 – $84.00 per hour

Benefits

Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.