Intern – Audit and Tax, Japanese Practice

Job Description

2027 Audit or Tax Japanese Business Services Intern | Plante Moran

The Tone:
This is a 2027 Audit or Tax Japanese Business Services Internship at Plante Moran, located in a hybrid model across various offices including CO, IL, OH, and MA. Plante Moran is one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms, known for its “we-care” culture that prioritizes staff growth, well-being, and success. This intern role is crucial for instilling confidence in organizations by assuring their financial health, specifically within the firm’s fast-growing Japanese practice, serving both Japanese and American clients.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Internship
• Location: Hybrid – CO, IL, OH, MA regions
• Pay: $33.00–$36.00 hourly
• Mission: Assure the financial health of various organizations and provide satisfaction in serving both Japanese and American clients.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Participation: Participate in different phases of audit and/or tax engagements.
• Execution: Perform planning, testing, researching, and reporting activities.
• Engagement Management: Work with audits, compilations, reviews, compliance, financial statements, and benefit plans.
• Tax Services: Engage in corporate, partnership, individual, international federal, and state & local taxes.
• Client & Staff Interaction: Interact meaningfully with staff at all levels and with an impressive repertoire of clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting; or a Master’s degree in accounting or tax. 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.
• Experience: This internship program is designed for students currently pursuing a degree and planning to return to school following the internship.
• Skills: Possess detail-oriented, problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills. Must be fluent in Japanese and English, both written and verbal, and understand the nuances of Japanese business culture. Maintain academic success with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.