Intern – Audit and Tax

Job Description

2027 Audit or Tax Intern | Plante Moran

The Tone:
This is a non-exempt internship at Plante Moran, available across offices in CO, IL, OH, and MA, with potential for local, national, and occasional international travel. Plante Moran stands as one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms, distinguished by its recognized world-class culture, including consistent recognition by Fortune Magazine. This role is crucial for helping organizations, both large and small, build confidence by ensuring their financial health and providing opportunities for interns to craft business solutions rather than just spreadsheets. You can count on Plante Moran to support your career journey from day one, prioritizing your growth, well-being, and success within its “we-care” culture, making it an environment where staff members are invited to make a remarkable difference.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, CO, IL, OH, MA
• Pay: $33–$36 hourly
• Mission: Instill confidence in organizations large and small by assuring their financial health.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit & Tax Engagement: Participate actively in different phases of audit and/or tax engagements, contributing directly as an entry-level staff member.
• Financial Health Assurance: Conduct planning, testing, researching, and reporting activities to assure the financial health of client organizations.
• Client Service Delivery: Work comprehensively with compilations, reviews, compliance, financial statements, and benefit plans for various clients.
• Tax Compliance & Strategy: Engage in diverse areas of taxation, including corporate, partnership, individual, international federal, and state & local taxes.
• Professional Collaboration: Engage in meaningful interactions with staff at all levels across the firm, as well as directly with our impressive repertoire of clients, gaining exposure to business opportunities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an entry-level internship for candidates pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a specific emphasis in accounting, or a Master’s degree in either accounting or tax.
• Experience: Candidates must be on track to complete the requisite degree and supporting credits necessary to sit for the CPA exam, with the explicit goal of successfully obtaining their CPA license.
• Skills: Demonstrated abilities include being a detail-oriented leader with strong problem-solving capabilities, effective communication skills, and analytical proficiency. Academic success is also required, reflected by a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.