Intern – Tax Consulting

Job Description

2028 National Tax Office – Federal Tax Consulting Intern | Plante Moran

The Tone:
This is a non-exempt internship at Plante Moran, with a presence across CO, IL, OH, and MA, and potential for national and occasional international travel. As one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms, Plante Moran fosters a “we-care” culture, prioritizing staff growth, well-being, and success from day one. The firm is known for its world-class environment, consistent recognition as a “100 Best Companies to Work For” by Fortune Magazine, and being a relatively “jerk-free” workplace. This role is crucial for interns, who are treated like entry-level staff, empowering them to make a difference by helping instill confidence in organizations large and small through assuring their financial health and crafting business solutions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Non-exempt; may exceed 40 hours/week
• Location: Regional (CO, IL, OH, MA) with national and occasional international travel
• Pay: $33–$36 hourly
• Team: Part of the National Tax Office team
• Mission: Help instill confidence in organizations large and small by assuring their financial health.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Consulting: Consult on tax planning strategies, aiming to achieve specific business and individual tax objectives for a diverse range of clients.
• Optimizing: Review opportunities to optimize the timing of tax income and deductions through strategic accounting method planning.
• Evaluating: Evaluate tax planning strategies thoroughly, considering the impact of new legislation, regulations, and market developments.
• Researching: Research complex technical tax positions and draft comprehensive memos and other position papers for various federal tax matters.
• Assisting Projects: Assist with federal tax consulting projects, which involve corporate, partnership, and individual taxation across all industries, identifying planning opportunities and developing practical client recommendations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an entry-level position for individuals currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation. A strong intention to pursue CPA licensure is required, alongside demonstrated academic success with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Experience: No specific years of prior work experience are required, however, prior coursework covering federal income taxation, corporate taxation, partnership taxation, or advanced tax topics is preferred for this role.
• Skills: Candidates must possess strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and research skills, enabling them to analyze complex tax matters and clearly communicate findings. A strong interest in federal taxation, tax consulting, and technical tax research is also essential.
• Bonus: An intellectual curiosity and a desire to develop deep technical tax knowledge will be highly valued.