Intern – Tax Consulting

Job Description

2027 Tax Solutions Group Intern | Plante Moran

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Plante Moran, located across our offices in the CO, IL, OH, and MA regions, operating under a hybrid model. 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 one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” This role is crucial for assuring the financial health of organizations, providing interns the opportunity to craft meaningful business solutions rather than just performing busy work. You can count on the firm to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – CO, IL, OH, and MA regions
• Pay: $33.00 – $36.00 hourly
• Mission: Instill confidence in organizations large and small by assuring their financial health.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Management: Focus on projects related to cost segregation, fixed asset recovery periods, capitalization versus expense analysis, R&D tax credits, and domestic producer activities deduction.
• Client Support: Work directly with clients to identify and resolve issues as they emerge.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain a current understanding of relevant code, regulation, and administrative pronouncements on a wide range of tax incentives.
• Relationship Development: Develop relationships with clients and staff, including involvement in networking and business development activities.
• Documentation Assurance: Assist clients to ensure proper documentation of credits and deductions in accordance with IRS regulations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting, or a Master’s degree in Accounting or Tax.
• Experience: No specific prior professional experience required. Must be 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: Problem-solving, communication, analytical, and detail-oriented abilities.
• Bonus: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.