Summer 2026 - Tax Associate

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm that provides clients with a global advantage. As a Tax Associate, you will deliver tax advisory and compliance services to clients, while developing your client service and technical accounting skills. Responsibilities Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various tax compliance and consulting services: Provide tax compliance and advisory services to S-corporations, partnerships, individuals and corporations ranging from middle market to multinational companies Participate in tax research projects on a variety of tax issues, help to draft IRS responses and address other tax authority inquiries Team with leaders on special projects in various areas of corporate and flow through taxation such as accounting methods and ASC740 Develop recommendations for the client to consider and share with leadership to discuss and strategize Communicate and team with specialty tax practices on complicated tax matters in the state and local, high net worth, international, research and development along with credits and incentives areas Learn and grow from direct on-the-job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients Build friendships and strong work relationships while gaining valuable experience Skills Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or law, or a related degree in business, with sufficient course work and credits to sit for the CPA and/or Bar exam in the state you are being considered 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 Outstanding academic performance required, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above Relevant internship, work experience and/or involvement with a professional organization Company Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. It was founded in 1931, and is headquartered in Chicago, IL, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is