Intern – Audit and Tax, Japanese Practice

Job Description

2027 Audit or Tax Japanese Business Services Intern | Plante Moran

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Plante Moran, located across various US regions including Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, and Massachusetts. Plante Moran is recognized as one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms, known for its world-class culture and commitment to staff well-being. This intern role is crucial for instilling confidence in diverse organizations by assuring their financial health, particularly within the firm’s fast-growing Japanese practices. You will contribute directly to serving both Japanese and American clients and fellow staff members, fostering professional growth from day one.

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

What You’ll Actually Do
• Participate: Assist with different phases of audit and/or tax engagements for clients.
• Execute: Conduct planning, testing, research, and reporting tasks related to financial activities.
• Analyze: Work on various financial documents, including audits, compilations, reviews, and financial statements.
• Address: Handle diverse tax matters, including corporate, partnership, individual, international federal, and state & local taxes.
• Collaborate: Engage meaningfully with staff at all levels and interact directly with a wide range of impressive clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting, or a Master’s degree in accounting or tax, on track to complete requisite credits for CPA exam.
• Experience: Understanding of the nuances of Japanese business culture.
• Skills: Fluent in Japanese and English (written and verbal), strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical abilities.
• Bonus: Academic success demonstrated by a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.