Tax Internship — Hybrid, CPA-Track & Training

Baker Tilly; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Tax Intern in Nashville to gain hands-on experience supporting tax engagements while working alongside seasoned professionals invested in your development.

You will assist with federal, state, and local tax returns, workpapers, and research, building understanding of clients' businesses and tax needs. Structured training, coaching, and team participation will enhance your accounting knowledge and client service skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Accounting basics

Research skills

Learning agility

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

One term remaining after internship

Tools

Excel

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking a Tax Intern in Nashville to gain hands-on experience supporting tax engagements while working alongside seasoned professionals invested in your development.

You will assist with federal, state, and local tax returns, workpapers, and research, building understanding of clients' businesses and tax needs. Structured training, coaching, and team participation will enhance your accounting knowledge and client service skills.