Intern – Audit and Tax

Job Description

2027 Audit or Tax Intern | Plante Moran

The Tone:
This is a non-exempt internship at Plante Moran, offered across offices in CO, IL, OH, and MA, with potential for local, national, and occasional international travel. Plante Moran is one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms, known for its “we-care” culture and consistent recognition as a “100 Best Companies to Work For” by Fortune Magazine. This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully from day one, helping instill confidence in organizations by assuring their financial health within a firm committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The company prioritizes your growth, well-being, and success, supporting your career journey whether you specialize or gain broad exposure.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Non-exempt, may exceed 40 hours/week
• Location: Hybrid – CO, IL, OH, MA offices
• Pay: $33–$36 hourly
• Mission: Help instill confidence in organizations large and small by assuring their financial health.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Engage in Audit and Tax Work: Participate in various phases of audit and/or tax engagements, receiving treatment akin to entry-level staff without being assigned busy work.
• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Perform essential planning, testing, researching, and reporting activities to support financial health assessments for clients.
• Client Financial Management: Work directly with compilations, reviews, compliance, financial statements, and benefit plans, crafting business solutions beyond just spreadsheets.
• Tax Specialization & Client Interaction: Engage deeply in a wide range of tax types, including corporate, partnership, individual, international federal, and state & local taxes, while maintaining meaningful interactions with staff and clients.
• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience across a wealth of business opportunities throughout a professional services firm.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting, or a Master’s degree in accounting or tax.
• Experience: Academic success with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Skills: Detail-oriented leader with demonstrated problem-solving, communication, and analytical abilities.
• Bonus: On track to complete the requisite degree and supporting credits to sit for the CPA exam, with the goal of successfully obtaining your CPA license.