State & Local Tax Intern (Portland) - Summer 2026

Baker Tilly • Portland, OR

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Baker Tilly is currently seeking State and Local Tax Interns for 2026. Our interns gain knowledge of the firm's Tax and Consulting practices through working with multiple clients across a variety of industries. State & Local Tax Interns participate in performing state and local tax compliance reviews, analyze tax controversies, research and draft technical memoranda regarding income and franchise tax issues, and much more.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Baker Tilly will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT)
• Must have completed or be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program, with a preference for accounting majors
• If an accounting major, must meet educational requirements to obtain CPA license upon full-time Staff hire
• Must reside within a commutable distance to a Baker Tilly office and be willing to work on-site
• Eligible candidates must have academic courses remaining at the end of the internship; ideally, in the third year of a 4-year program, or fourth year of a 5-year program

Nice To Haves

• Major in Accounting or coursework in technology-related fields highly desirable
• Master of Tax or JD/LLM preferred
• Willingness to travel to client locations, including overnight stays, with travel expectations varying by department and office location
• Flexibility to work overtime or additional hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
• Excellent customer service skills; Ability to understand own and others' emotions to achieve desired goals
• Creative problem solving, critical thinking and research skills; Organize information and exercise well-reasoned judgment
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; Demonstrate confidence in decision making and poise in professional setting
• Work effectively both as part of a team and independently
• Highly motivated and embrace challenges as an opportunity to grow
• Quickly adapt to a changing work environment, including the use of software, systems and technology
• Outstanding organization and project management skills; Take responsibility for quality and timeliness of projects
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• performing state and local tax compliance reviews
• analyze tax controversies
• research and draft technical memoranda regarding income and franchise tax issues

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees