Winter 2027 Tax or Audit Internship

Baker Tilly•San Diego, CA

2d•$25 - $109•Hybrid

About The Position

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm. This internship offers hands-on experience supporting either audit and other assurance engagements or tax engagements, working alongside experienced professionals. Interns will contribute to meaningful client work by assisting with assigned audit procedures, analyzing information, documenting work and conclusions, or preparing tax returns, workpapers, research, and analysis. The program includes structured training, coaching, and active participation on engagement teams to strengthen technical accounting knowledge, technology, communication, and client service skills. This internship is available during the Winter season, from January to April.

Requirements

Currently enrolled or pursuing a bachelor's degree program in Accounting or a related business discipline from an accredited institution.
Must have at least one academic term remaining following completion of the internship.
No prior professional experience is required.
On track to meet the educational requirements for CPA exam eligibility prior to the start of a full-time Associate position.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
Candidates must be 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.
Openness to learning emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, responsibly to support learning, efficiency, and problem solving.
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.
Effective and respectful collaboration 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.

Nice To Haves

Previous internship, academic, leadership, volunteer, customer service, or other relevant experience and demonstrated interest in accounting, or professional services are preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engagement team members 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 a 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, special projects, and perform other duties as assigned.
Support audit and other assurance engagements while developing an understanding of clients’ businesses, industries, financial reporting processes, and assurance needs.
Assist with audit procedures, including testing account balances, transactions, and other financial information.
Prepare clear workpapers documenting procedures, evidence, results, and conclusions in accordance with firm methodologies and professional standards.
Use firm-approved audit, data analysis, workflow, and collaboration technologies to complete assigned work.
Support tax engagements while developing 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.