State and Local Tax Intern

Job Description

2027 State and Local Tax (SALT) Intern | Plante Moran

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Plante Moran, one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms, celebrated for its world-class culture and consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” Interns are treated as entry-level staff, focusing on meaningful work that helps instill confidence in organizations large and small by assuring their financial health. The role provides flexibility to craft business solutions, not just spreadsheets, supporting a career journey where growth, well-being, and success are prioritized.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time (This non-exempt position may require work hours exceeding the standard 40-hour work week.)
• Location: Hybrid – Based in various offices across Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, and Massachusetts, with potential for local, national, and occasional international travel.
• Pay: $33.00–$36.00 hourly
• Mission: To instill confidence in organizations by assuring their financial health through specialized state and local tax consulting and preparation.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Consulting Services: Provide comprehensive tax consulting services specifically focused on state and local taxes, encompassing areas such as income, franchise, sales and use, gross receipts, and personal property taxes for diverse clients.
• Tax Return Preparation: Accurately prepare a variety of tax returns, including state and local income and franchise tax returns, for client organizations.
• Research and Reporting: Conduct in-depth research on complex tax issues, then effectively communicate conclusions through the development of technical memorandums or verbal presentations, including writing internal and external tax alerts on current tax developments.
• Professional Development and Interaction: Actively deepen knowledge in state and local tax, alongside federal tax, through hands-on experience and participation in various training programs, while fostering meaningful interactions with staff at all levels and with the firm’s impressive repertoire of clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing either a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting or a Master’s degree in accounting or tax, with a clear intention to return to school following the completion of the internship.
• Experience: Must have successfully completed at least the first two entry-level accounting courses and be currently enrolled in the first intermediate level accounting course as part of their degree program.
• Skills: Possess a detail-oriented approach, demonstrated leadership potential, strong problem-solving capabilities, excellent communication skills, and analytical proficiency.
• Bonus: Academic success with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and actively pursuing a professional certification such as an LLM, JD, or CPA license.