Intern – Audit and Tax

Job Description

2027 Audit or Tax Intern | Plante Moran

The Tone:
This is a non-exempt internship at Plante Moran, located across its offices in CO, IL, OH, and MA, operating under a primarily in-person, flexible “Workplace for Your Day” model. Plante Moran is one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms, known for its culture that prioritizes staff growth, well-being, and success. This role is crucial for interns to make a significant difference, helping organizations of all sizes instill confidence by assuring their financial health and supporting their journey towards professional goals.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time (may exceed standard 40-hour week)
• Location: Hybrid – CO, IL, OH, MA regions
• Pay: $33.00 – $36.00 hourly
• Mission: Instill confidence in organizations by assuring their financial health.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Participate: Engage in different phases of audit and/or tax engagements.
• Conduct: Perform planning, testing, researching, and reporting activities.
• Manage: Work with compilations, reviews, compliance, financial statements, and benefit plans.
• Address: Engage in corporate, partnership, individual, international federal, and state & local taxes.
• Interact: Communicate meaningfully with staff at all levels and with clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting, or a Master’s degree in accounting or tax, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Must be on track to complete the necessary degree and credits to sit for the CPA exam, with the goal of obtaining a CPA license.
• Experience: This role is designed to treat interns like entry-level staff, providing hands-on experience without requiring prior professional experience.
• Skills: Possess detail-oriented leadership, problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and analytical capabilities.