Winter 2027 Tax Internship - Milwaukee

Baker Tilly•Milwaukee, WI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Tax Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting tax engagements alongside experienced professionals. You will assist with tax returns, workpapers, research, and analysis while developing an understanding of clients’ businesses, industries, transactions, and tax needs. Through structured training, coaching, and participation on engagement teams, you will build technical accounting knowledge, technology, communication, and client service skills while exploring public accounting and building relationships across the firm. The internship is offered during the winter season from January through April and the summer season from June through August. This position operates in a hybrid work environment with regular in-office attendance; office expectations vary by location and service line. Discuss location requirements with a Baker Tilly Talent Acquisition professional. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related business discipline at an accredited institution and have at least one academic term remaining after the internship. No prior professional experience is required. Interns must be on track to meet CPA exam educational requirements before starting a full-time Associate position, be authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future, and be at least 18 years old. A resume and unofficial transcript(s) are required with the application. The stated pay rate range is $25.00 to $84.00. Actual compensation may depend on skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, certifications, work arrangements, and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or pursuing a bachelor's degree program in Accounting or a related business discipline from an accredited institution.
At least one academic term must remain after completion of the internship.
On track to meet the educational requirements for CPA exam eligibility before starting a full-time Associate position.
Authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
At least 18 years of age.
Foundational accounting knowledge developed through academic coursework.
Ability to conduct basic research, analyze information, and document findings clearly and accurately.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Curiosity, learning agility, and willingness to ask questions, seek guidance, and apply feedback.
Ability to collaborate effectively and respectfully in a team-oriented environment.
Organization, time management, attention to detail, and reliability in meeting deadlines.
Professionalism, integrity, accountability, and sound judgment.
Commitment to quality, continuous learning, and responsive client service.
Submit a resume and unofficial transcript(s) as part of the application process.

Nice To Haves

Previous internship, academic, leadership, volunteer, customer service, or other relevant experience.
Demonstrated interest in accounting and professional services.
Openness to learning emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, responsibly to support learning, efficiency, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

Support tax engagements and develop 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.
Use firm-approved tax preparation, research, workflow, document management, data, and collaboration technologies to complete assigned work.
Collaborate with engagement teams and clients to obtain information and maintain well-supported documentation.
Complete assigned work accurately and on time, communicating progress, questions, and potential issues promptly.
Apply coaching and feedback to strengthen technical knowledge and work quality.
Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, initiative, curiosity, and commitment to quality and client service.
Maintain the confidentiality of client and firm information and exercise sound judgment in accordance with firm policies and professional standards.
Participate in training, team activities, and special projects, and perform other duties as assigned.