Intern – Tax Consulting

Job Description

2028 Tax Solutions Group Intern | Plante Moran

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Plante Moran, an organization recognized as one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms, located in the CO, IL, OH, and MA regions with a hybrid “Workplace for Your Day” model. The company prides itself on a “we-care” culture, prioritizing staff growth, well-being, and success. This role is crucial for assuring the financial health of various organizations, allowing interns to make a significant difference from day one by contributing to business solutions, not just spreadsheets.

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

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 Engagement: Work directly with clients to identify and resolve issues, ensuring proper documentation of credits and deductions in accordance with IRS regulations.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Maintain a current understanding of relevant tax codes, regulations, and administrative pronouncements that impact clients.
• Relationship Building: Develop professional relationships with clients and staff, actively participating in networking and business development activities.
• Learning & Development: Deepen knowledge in both tax and tax consulting service lines through practical exposure.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting, or a Master’s degree in accounting or tax.
• Experience: This internship is designed for students currently pursuing a degree and planning to return to school, treated like entry-level staff.
• Skills: Detail-oriented leadership, problem-solving abilities, strong communication, analytical skills, and academic success with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Candidates must be on track to complete the requisite degree and credits to sit for the CPA exam, with the goal of successfully obtaining their license.