Summer 2027 Public Sector Advisory Intern (Fiscal Operations)

Baker Tilly; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly invites ambitious students to join our Public Sector Advisory Internship. You will work on diverse client engagements, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to meaningful community projects under the guidance of experienced professionals.

As one of the fastest-growing firms in the nation, you will have opportunities for professional development, exposure to a broad client base, and mentorship from staff, seniors, managers and partners in the public sector practice.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, public policy, public administration, MPA, MPP, or a related field
• Active pursuit of CPA licensure is a plus
• Must have at least one academic term remaining following completion of the internship
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• At least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Assist in client engagements across the public sector and gain hands-on work experience
• Contribute to communities served through Baker Tilly's projects and initiatives
• Collaborate with staff, seniors, managers and partners to deliver value to clients
• Engage with municipal governments, school districts and public power agencies for meaningful projects

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, public policy, public administration, MPA, or MPP

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

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 Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, 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 a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Description:

Are you looking to gain experience and jump-start your consultingcareer?

Do you want to build your professional network at a coast-to-coast firm?

As a Public Sector AdvisoryIntern at Baker Tilly (BT),you will beinvolved in many types of client engagements, obtain hands-on work experience, and make a difference in the communities we serve.As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT offers you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.

You will enjoy this role if you:

• Are considering a long-term career inPublic Sector consultingand want exposure to theindustry
• Value your development and want to work for a firm whose owners have both customers' and employees' best interests in mind and are transparent in theirdecisions
• Want to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical skills to build a strong foundationnow, fortomorrow

You will have the opportunity to:

• Learn and execute meaningful work engagements that have an impact on the business
• Experience on-the-job training through real work engagements, showcasing how your academic experience translates to the professionalenvironment
• Participate in our intern orientationandtraining and development program designed to provide the tools needed to contribute to clientengagements
• Perform internal control risk, operations, and organizational reviews
• Collaborate with experienced Staff, Seniors, Managers and Partners with specialized experience and technical knowledge within the public sector industry
• Engage directly with a variety of public sector clients ranging from municipal governments to school districts to public power agencies.
• Build friendships and strong work relationships while gaining valuableexperience

Successful candidates will be:

• Currently enrolled or pursuinga bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, public policy, public administration, MPA, MPP, or a related field
• Active pursuit of CPA licensure a plus
• Must haveat least one academic termremainingfollowing completion of the internship
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.

Successful candidates will have:

• No prior professional experience isrequired; however relevant internship, work experience and/or involvement with a professional organization desired
• The abilityto work effectively in a team environment with all levels of client personnel
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving
• Organizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptability
• Proficiencywith Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

A resume and unofficial transcript(s) are required as part of the application process

The pay rate range for this job position is $23.75 to $79.80. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.