Baker Tilly, one of the fastest growing CPA advisory firms in the nation, has an exciting opportunity for Credits & Incentives Associates to join our growing Specialty Tax practice. As part of our Credits & Incentives team, you will work with clients across a variety of industries to identify and maximize federal and state tax incentives while delivering innovative, data-driven solutions that create value.  

What you will do – Research & Development Tax:  

• Participate in the preparation of tax credit studies, which includes traveling to client locations, participating in client interviews, analyzing, and organizing client data, developing client- and industry-specific tools and templates, and drafting technical reports  

• Research and draft technical memoranda related to R&D tax credit matters  

• Develop industry expertise to help the R&D Team deliver more proactive and targeted R&D strategies to clients and prospects  

What you will do – Cost Segregation:  

• Participate in project planning, assist in completing estimates of real and personal property, attend site visits, identify and quantify qualifying assets utilizing construction cost estimation tools, and prepare supporting work paper documentation  

• Participate in the preparation of cost segregation studies, conduct technical research, and provide tax credit and incentive consulting assistance  

• Research and draft technical memoranda related to fixed asset matters, including Section 179D  

• Develop industry expertise to help the Fixed Asset Team deliver more proactive and targeted fixed asset strategies to clients and prospects, including direct interaction with clients  

• Utilize analytical understanding of construction, fixed assets, engineering, & valuation fundamentals to drive client value 

What you will do – Tax Credit Advisory 

• Assist clients in the process of identifying, qualifying for, and maximizing federal, state, and local tax credits and incentives to reduce overall tax liability and improve cash flow 

• Work with businesses across a variety of industries to evaluate eligibility, document and support credit claims, ensure compliance with tax regulations, and integrate tax credit strategies into broader tax planning and business objectives.  

Qualifications  

Successful candidates will have:  

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business, or a related field.   

• Outstanding academic performance required, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above

• For Tax Credit Advisory, JD/LLM preferred  

• Passion for developing creative, data-driven solutions to complex analytical and tax challenges.   

• Willingness to travel to client locations and various Baker Tilly office locations.  

• Relevant internship, work experience and/or involvement with a professional organization   

• The ability to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of client personnel  

• Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving  

• Organizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptability  

• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)  

• There is currently no immigration sponsorship available for this position  

• Must be a current Summer 2026 Baker Tilly Intern

The pay rate ranges for this 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 Seattle: pay rate range is $80,500 to $110,610

In California: pay rate range is $78,000 to $115,220

The national pay rate range is $63,200 to $119,820