Spring 2027 Strategic Tax - State & Local Tax Intern Tysons

C010 Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC's State & Local Tax team is growing, offering a role that supports tax professionals with data entry, file organization, and client communications with state tax agencies.

You will gather, manipulate, and analyze data, participate in statute research, and ensure accuracy of work while interacting with clients via on-site meetings and video calls.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting.
• Ability to work overtime during peak seasons.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality service to clients.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data manipulation.
• Knowledge of Word and PowerPoint; Access is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with tax professionals on data entry, copying client records, organizing data files, and forms management.
• Gather, manipulate, and analyze data for projects.
• Research state tax statutes, regulations, and rulings.
• Thoroughly verify work for completeness and accuracy.
• Interact with clients via on-site meetings, video calls, and status reports.

Skills

Excel data manipulation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative and sophisticated advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey. If you are ready to find your space and create your future, you belong with us.

Cherry Bekaert’s State & Local Tax team is growing! The State & Local Tax team ensures that clients avoid the risk of overpaying sales taxes, assists with strategic planning, and handles the administrative burden of the client’s sales tax obligations.

In this role, you will

• Work directly with tax professionals on a wide variety of projects, including data entry in Excel, copying client records, organizing data files, completing forms, sending and managing receipt of correspondence with State tax agencies, and various other client-related administrative tasks
• Gather, manipulate, and analyze data
• Participate in research of state tax statutes, regulations, and rulings
• Thoroughly verify work for completeness and accuracy
• Interact with clients via on-site meetings, video calls, and project status reports

What we are looking for in this role:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting
• Ability to work overtime during peak seasons
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Passion for providing the highest level of service to clients
• Superior multi-tasking and organizational skills
• High attention to detail
• Stellar interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel data manipulation
• Proficiency with Word, and PowerPoint
• Access experience a plus

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognizes the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is listed below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. Pay Range: $30.00 - $35.00

About Cherry Bekaert Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.Cherry Bekaert will not provideworksponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us onLinkedIn,Instagram, Twitterand Facebook.

© 2026 Cherry Bekaert. All Rights Reserved. At Cherry Bekaert, your career is about you. With growing industry expertise, a strong support system, and our team’s shared values, we encourage you to choose your path. Join the Firm that acknowledges and recognizes the power of the individual.