Winter 2027 Tax or Audit Internship at Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in Salinas, California

Internship Opportunities

As an Assurance Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting audit and other assurance engagements while working alongside experienced professionals who are invested in your development. You'll contribute to meaningful client work by assisting engagement teams with assigned audit procedures, analyzing information, documenting your work and conclusions, and building an understanding of clients' businesses, industries, and assurance needs.

As a Tax Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting tax engagements while working alongside experienced professionals who are invested in your development. You'll contribute to meaningful client work by assisting with tax returns, workpapers, research, and analysis while building an understanding of clients' businesses, industries, and tax needs.

Internship opportunities are available during the following seasons:

• Winter Internship: January-April

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.

Assurance:

• 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.

Tax:

• 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.

Education

• 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.

Experience No prior professional experience is required. Previous internship, academic, leadership, volunteer, customer service, or other relevant experience and demonstrated interest in accounting, or professional services are preferred.

Certifications / Licensure 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.
• A resume and unofficial transcript(s) are required as part of the application process.
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.

Knowledge & Technical Skills

• 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.

Professional Skills

• 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.

About Baker Tilly

Baker Tilly is a top 10 advisory, tax, and assurance firm that brings enterprise-level thinking closer to clients through lasting relationships and a deep understanding of their businesses. We believe the greatest opportunities come through meaningful relationships, supportive leaders, and work that challenges you to grow. Here, you'll have the opportunity to contribute, build connections across the firm, and make an impact that extends beyond your role.

Work Environment

• Full time
• This role operates in a hybrid work environment with regular in-office attendance. Office expectations vary by location and service line. Please discuss work location with your Baker Tilly Talent Acquisition professional to understand the requirements for your location and service line.

Additional Information

The pay rate ranges for this job position are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

• In California: pay rate range is $27.50 to $109.25
• In New York: pay rate range is $31.25 to $105.00
• The national pay rate range is $25.00 to $84.00

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, handicap, disability, pregnancy, military service, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic history, genetic information or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.