State & Local Tax Intern (Portland) - Summer 2026 jobs in United States
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Baker Tilly · 4 hours ago

State & Local Tax Intern (Portland) - Summer 2026

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage. They are currently seeking State and Local Tax Interns for 2026 who will gain knowledge of the firm's Tax and Consulting practices while performing compliance reviews and analyzing tax controversies.

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Responsibilities

Participate in performing state and local tax compliance reviews
Analyze tax controversies
Research and draft technical memoranda regarding income and franchise tax issues

Qualification

AccountingCPA eligibilityMaster of TaxJD/LLMMicrosoft Office SuiteCustomer serviceResearch skillsCreative problem solvingCritical thinkingWritten communicationVerbal communicationInterpersonal skillsProject management

Required

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Baker Tilly will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT)
Must have completed or be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program, with a preference for accounting majors
If an accounting major, must meet educational requirements to obtain CPA license upon full-time Staff hire
Must reside within a commutable distance to a Baker Tilly office and be willing to work on-site
Eligible candidates must have academic courses remaining at the end of the internship; ideally, in the third year of a 4-year program, or fourth year of a 5-year program

Preferred

Major in Accounting or coursework in technology-related fields highly desirable
Master of Tax or JD/LLM preferred
Willingness to travel to client locations, including overnight stays, with travel expectations varying by department and office location
Flexibility to work overtime or additional hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
Excellent customer service skills; Ability to understand own and others' emotions to achieve desired goals
Creative problem solving, critical thinking and research skills; Organize information and exercise well-reasoned judgment
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; Demonstrate confidence in decision making and poise in professional setting
Work effectively both as part of a team and independently
Highly motivated and embrace challenges as an opportunity to grow
Quickly adapt to a changing work environment, including the use of software, systems and technology
Outstanding organization and project management skills; Take responsibility for quality and timeliness of projects
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Company

Baker Tilly

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At Baker Tilly, we care about you and the impact you make. That’s why we’re fully committed to your journey, wherever your ambitions take you.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Francesca Lagerberg
Chief Executive Officer
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Ben Lloyd
Chief Operating Officer
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