SALT Intern: Launch Your Public Accounting Career

Baker Tilly; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a State & Local Tax Intern to gain hands-on experience in SALT and advisory services. You will learn how multi-state taxes are researched, documented, and applied to individuals and entities, while building your professional network within a coast-to-coast firm.

We foster development through structured training, real client engagements, and collaboration with experienced professionals who value your growth and potential for a full-time position post-internship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• At least one academic term remaining after the internship.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• On track to CPA exam eligibility before a full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in state and local taxation.
• Assist with research and memorandum on SALT issues for various entities.
• Contribute to due diligence and compliance projects.
• Support internal clients and prospects with SALT questions.
• Participate in orientation and training to support client engagements.

Skills

Foundational accounting

Communication skills

Learning agility

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting

JD/LLM preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking a State & Local Tax Intern to gain hands-on experience in SALT and advisory services. You will learn how multi-state taxes are researched, documented, and applied to individuals and entities, while building your professional network within a coast-to-coast firm.

We foster development through structured training, real client engagements, and collaboration with experienced professionals who value your growth and potential for a full-time position post-internship.