Spring 2026 Public Sector Advisory Intern at Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in Chicago, Illinois

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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. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.


Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.


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Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.


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Responsibilities



Are you looking to gain experience and jump-start your consulting career?


Do you want to build your professional network at a coast-to-coast firm?


As an Intern at Baker Tilly (BT), you will beinvolved in many types of client engagements, obtain hands-on work experience, and make a difference in the communities we serve. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT offers you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.



You will enjoy this role if you:

• Are considering a long-term career in Public Sector consulting and want exposure to the industry


• Value your development and want to work for a firm whose owners have both their clients' and employees' best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions


• Want to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical skills to build a strong foundation now, for tomorrow

• Learn and execute meaningful work engagements that have an impact on the business


• Experience on-the-job training through real work engagements, showcasing how your academic experience translates to the professional environment


• Participate in our intern orientation and training and development program designed to provide the tools needed to contribute to client engagements


• Perform internal control risk, operations, and organizational reviews


• Collaborate with experienced Staff, Seniors, Managers and Partners with specialized experience and technical knowledge within the public sector industry


• Engage directly with a variety of public sector clients ranging from municipal governments to school districts to public power agencies.


• Build friendships and strong work relationships while gaining valuable experience


• Demonstrate your performance and ability to join Baker Tilly as a full-time consultant

• Enrolled during the 2025-2026 school year in, or pursuing, a Master of Public Policy, Master of Public Administration, or a similar technical degree


• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship during the intern program and as a full-time employee

• Outstanding academic performance required, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above


• Relevant internship, work experience and/or involvement with a professional organization desired


• The abilityto 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


• Proficiencywith Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)