Winter 2027 Tax Internship, New England

Baker Tilly US

Position Summary

As a Tax Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting tax engagements while working alongside experienced professionals. You will contribute to client work by assisting with tax returns, workpapers, research, and analysis, building an understanding of clients' businesses, industries, and tax needs. Through training, coaching, and participation on engagement teams, you will strengthen your technical accounting knowledge, technology, communication, and client service skills.

Internship Opportunities Available During:

• Winter Internship: January–April

Key Responsibilities

• Support tax engagements while developing an understanding of clients’ businesses, industries, transactions, and tax needs.
• Assist with preparing federal, state, and local tax returns, workpapers, calculations, supporting schedules, and related deliverables.
• Conduct tax research and document findings to support engagement team questions and client needs.
• Use firm-approved tax preparation, research, workflow, and document management, data, and collaboration technologies to complete assigned work.
• Collaborate with engagement teams 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.

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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Work Environment

• Full time
• This role operates in a hybrid work environment with regular in-office attendance. Office expectations vary by location and service line.

Compensation

• The compensation range for this role is $28.75 to $96.50.