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 partnership-based accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. With a workforce of 1,001 to 5,000 employees, the firm provides tax, audit, assurance, digital consulting, and M&A services. It serves a diverse client base including middle-market companies, government contractors, nonprofits, and private equity-backed businesses across sectors such as healthcare, technology, and real estate. The organization maintains an international presence through its affiliation with Allinial Global to assist with cross-border requirements.
