About the role#
As a Tax Credits and Incentives Advisory Intern, you will join our team for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on-site in our Nashville office to help clients navigate federal and state tax incentives. This role offers hands-on experience with R&D tax credits, cost segregation projects, and energy-related incentives.
What you'll do#
- Assist with federal credits and incentives engagements, including R&D tax credit and deduction analyses.
- Interview technical personnel and review memoranda to support credit and incentive opportunities.
- Manage and organize client data sources for analysis.
- Support engagement teams by tracking project status and identifying next steps.
- Lead the assembly of final client deliverables.
- Serve as a point of contact for client personnel with both tax and technical backgrounds.
What you'll need#
- Junior or senior status in an accredited accounting program.
- Progress toward 150 credit hours, with two years remaining until graduation.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above is preferred.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- An interest in areas such as fixed asset review, depreciation, capitalization, and software development costs.
Location & details#
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour.
- Employment Status: This is a paid, full-time internship. We do 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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