Intern – Tax Consulting

Job Description

2028 Tax Solutions Group Intern | Plante Moran

The Tone:
This is a hybrid internship position at Plante Moran, with potential locations in the CO, IL, OH, and MA regions. Plante Moran is one of the nation’s largest firms specializing in audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management, recognized for its “we-care” culture and consistent recognition as a “100 Best Companies to Work For.” As an intern, you will contribute directly to assuring the financial health of organizations, instilling confidence in their operations, and will be empowered to make a remarkable difference from day one. The firm prioritizes your growth and well-being, offering extensive opportunities across various service lines.

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

What You’ll Actually Do
• Drive project work: Focus on projects related to cost segregation, fixed asset recovery periods, capitalization versus expense analysis, R&D tax credits, and domestic producer activities deduction.
• Resolve client challenges: Work directly with clients to identify and resolve issues as they emerge.
• Ensure regulatory knowledge: Maintain a current understanding of relevant code, regulation, and administrative pronouncements on a wide range of tax incentives that impact clients.
• Cultivate relationships: Develop professional relationships with clients and staff, including involvement in networking and business development activities.
• Support compliance: Assist clients in ensuring proper documentation of credits and deductions in accordance with IRS regulations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting, or a Master’s degree in accounting or tax.
• Experience: 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.
• Skills: Demonstrated problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills; Detail-oriented leadership; A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.