Summer 2027 Strategic Tax - Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory Intern Nashville
Cherry Bekaert · Nashville, United States · 1mo ago
Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative and sophisticated advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey. If you are ready to find your space and create your future, you belong with us.?
Cherry Bekaert’s Tax Credits and Incentives Advisory (TCIA) team is growing!
As a Tax Credits and Incentives Advisory Intern you will:
Serve clients on federal credits and incentives engagements including R&D tax credit/deduction analyses, Cost Segregations projects, Inflation Reduction Act-related Energy credits and incentives, and state credits and incentives
Develop your technical skills in a given industry/service offering to solve complex issues
Interview technical personnel and reviewing memoranda to support the credits and incentive opportunities
Manage the review and organization of sources of client data for credit and incentives analysis
Support engagement teams by identifying current project status and next steps for the engagement
Serve as a point-of-contact for client personnel with both tax and technical backgrounds
Lead the assembly of the final client deliverables
Support the evaluation of complex scenarios involving various credits and incentives opportunities
What you bring to the role:
Juniors or seniors enrolled in an accredited accounting program, two years from graduation with 150 credit hours
Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred
Interest in R&D tax incentives, federal and state incentives, and employee retention credits
Interest in depreciation and capitalization; fixed asset review; cost segregation; software development costs is desired
Ability to participate in all aspects of engagement strategic planning initiatives and have strong project management and organizational skills
What you can expect from us:
Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures
Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognizes the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is listed below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location.
Pay Range:
$30.00 - $35.00About Cherry Bekaert
Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/
Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.
This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.
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