State & Local Tax Intern – 2027 (Gonzaga Law)

Baker Tilly•Seattle, WA

23h

About The Position

As a State & Local Tax Intern at Baker Tilly (BT), you will deliver tax advisory and compliance services to clients. 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 in public accounting and want exposure to the industry Value your development and want to work for a firm whose owners have both their clients’ and employees’ best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions Want to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical accounting skills to build a strong foundation now, for tomorrow.

Requirements

Enrolled as a student during the current school year in an accounting, law, or related business program, with sufficient course work and credits to sit for the CPA and/or Bar exam in the state you are being considered before beginning full-time employment
Able to work full time for the duration of the internship
There is currently no immigration sponsorship available for this position
Gonzaga Law OCI applicants must apply to this role directly through Baker Tilly’s career site (provided by recruiter) prior to interviews
Must be currently enrolled at Gonzaga Law and participating in their OCI program
Outstanding academic performance required, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
The ability to 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
Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Relevant internship, work experience and/or involvement with a professional organization desired

Responsibilities

Gain hands-on experience in state and local taxation
Maintain and expand knowledge base in the multi-state tax area by working on various projects including, but not limited to, conducting research and preparing memorandum on SALT issues (for individuals, corporations, and flow-through entities), assisting in M&A due diligence, voluntary disclosure programs, and various compliance matters
Experience projects involving sales and use taxes, realty transfer taxes, income / franchise taxes, gross receipts taxes, real and personal property taxes, excise taxes, taxes imposed on local level, and unclaimed property
Assist with addressing issues and questions for internal clients and potential prospects
Participate in our intern orientation, technical training and development program designed to provide the tools needed to contribute to client engagements
Experience on-the-job training through real work engagements, showcasing how your academic experience translates to the professional environment
Learn directly from experienced associates, seniors, managers and partners with specialized experience and technical knowledge across numerous industries and services
Build friendships and strong work relationships while gaining valuable experience
Demonstrate your performance and ability to join Baker Tilly as a full-time associate