Spring 2027 Strategic Tax - Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory Intern Nashville

Cherry Bekaert • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cherry Bekaert, a leading accounting and consulting firm, is seeking a Tax Credits and Incentives Advisory Intern for Spring 2027 in Nashville. This internship offers the opportunity to serve clients on federal and state credits and incentives engagements, including R&D tax credits, Cost Segregations, Inflation Reduction Act energy credits, and state incentives. Interns will develop technical skills, manage client data, and contribute to final client deliverables. The role emphasizes client-first collaboration and provides a supportive environment for growth and development.

Requirements

• Juniors or seniors enrolled in an accredited accounting program, two years from graduation with 150 credit hours
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred
• Interest in R&D tax incentives, federal and state incentives, and employee retention credits
• Interest in depreciation and capitalization; fixed asset review; cost segregation; software development costs is desired
• Ability to participate in all aspects of engagement strategic planning initiatives and have strong project management and organizational skills
• Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Serve clients on federal credits and incentives engagements including R&D tax credit/deduction analyses, Cost Segregations projects, Inflation Reduction Act-related Energy credits and incentives, and state credits and incentives
• Develop technical skills in a given industry/service offering to solve complex issues
• Interview technical personnel and reviewing memoranda to support the credits and incentive opportunities
• Manage the review and organization of sources of client data for credit and incentives analysis
• Support engagement teams by identifying current project status and next steps for the engagement
• Serve as a point-of-contact for client personnel with both tax and technical backgrounds
• Lead the assembly of the final client deliverables
• Support the evaluation of complex scenarios involving various credits and incentives opportunities

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree