State & Local Tax (SALT) Intern

Eide Bailly LLP•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an intern to join our State & Local Tax (SALT) team! This internship is for individuals pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with an interest in tax. The role involves assisting with various State & Local Tax projects, researching state tax issues, gathering and analyzing client information, and supporting compliance, consulting, audit, and planning projects. The intern will also assist in preparing tax returns, responding to tax authority inquiries, using AI tools for data analysis, and collaborating with professionals across the firm.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and have an interest in tax.
Enjoy keeping up-to-date on the ever-changing tax industry's regulations and policies.
Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and AI tools, such as Microsoft Copilot.
Can work effectively as part of a team, yet function well with independent responsibilities.
Excel at prioritizing and handling multiple tasks within tight timelines.
Possess motivation to take the initiative for your own development.
Desire to develop multi-state expertise by keeping current with latest legislation and case law related to all areas of state and local tax including income, franchise, property and sales/use.
Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Assist with a variety of State & Local Tax projects, including sales and use tax, property tax, state income and franchise tax, and credits and incentives engagements.
Research state tax issues to support client engagements and project teams.
Gather, organize, and analyze client information; perform technical tax research; prepare workpapers and memoranda; and support client compliance, consulting, audit, and planning projects across multiple SALT disciplines.
Assist with preparation of state and local tax returns and related compliance activities.
Assist in responding to inquiries, notices and information requests from state and local taxing authorities.
Use AI tools to organize and analyze large data sets.
Research and write memoranda on state and local tax issues for individuals, corporations, and partnerships.
Support a variety of consulting projects, including state tax planning, M&A due diligence, credits & incentives projects, sales/use tax, and property tax.
Collaborate with professionals across the firm to develop technical, analytical, and client service skills.