About the role#
The Tax Credits and Incentives Advisory team is looking for an intern to join us for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on federal credits and incentives engagements, including R&D tax credit and deduction analyses, cost segregation projects, and Inflation Reduction Act-related energy credits. This role involves working directly with engagement teams to solve complex tax issues.
What you'll do#
- Interview technical personnel and review memoranda to support credit and incentive opportunities.
- Manage the review and organization of client data for analysis.
- Serve as a point of contact for client personnel with both tax and technical backgrounds.
- Support engagement teams by tracking project status and identifying next steps.
- Lead the assembly of final client deliverables.
- Evaluate complex scenarios involving various credit and incentive opportunities.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a junior or senior in an accredited accounting program.
- Status of being two years from graduation with 150 credit hours.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above is preferred.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- An interest in R&D tax incentives, federal and state incentives, depreciation, and fixed asset review.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based in Houston, Texas.
- The work modality is on-site.
- Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States, as the firm does not provide work sponsorship for this position.
About Cherry Bekaert
Cherry Bekaert is a CPA and advisory firm based in Raleigh, North Carolina. It provides tax, audit, and consulting services to middle-market companies, government contractors, and nonprofits. The firm employs over 3,000 people and has operated for more than 75 years. It maintains an international presence through an affiliation with Allinial Global.
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