Intern – Audit Tax Japanese Practice

Job Description

2027 Audit or Tax Japanese Business Services Intern | Plante Moran

The Tone:
This is a future-dated, full-time internship at Plante Moran, located across its U.S. offices in Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, and Massachusetts. Plante Moran is one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms, known for its “we-care” culture and world-class environment. This role is crucial for assuring the financial health of various organizations, specifically contributing to the fast-growing Japanese practice by serving both Japanese and American clients. Interns are treated like entry-level staff, gaining substantial experience from day one.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: U.S. Offices (CO, IL, OH, MA)
• Pay: $33.00 – $36.00 hourly
• Team: Part of the Japanese Business Services team
• Mission: Instill confidence in various organizations by assuring their financial health.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Participate: Participate in various stages of audit and/or tax engagements.
• Conduct: Conduct planning, testing, research, and reporting for client projects.
• Contribute: Contribute to the execution of audits, compilations, reviews, compliance checks, financial statements, and benefit plans.
• Assist: Assist with diverse tax matters including corporate, partnership, individual, international federal, and state & local taxes.
• Engage: Engage in meaningful interactions with colleagues at all levels and with a wide range of clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level position for individuals pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a Master’s degree in accounting or tax, with the goal of obtaining CPA licensure.
• Experience: Demonstrated understanding of Japanese business culture and fluency in both written and verbal Japanese and English.
• Skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical abilities; academic success with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; detail-oriented leadership.