2028 Audit or Tax Intern

plantemoran; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking an accounting internship in Michigan. You'll be treated like entry-level staff and help ensure client financial health through audit and tax engagements.

You'll participate in multiple phases of engagements, with opportunities to interact across service lines, build business solutions, and gain exposure to diverse clients. The program targets students pursuing a CPA path and offers growth opportunities within a top-tier firm.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting; or Master's degree in accounting or tax.
• Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
• On track to complete the requisite degree and supporting credits to sit for the CPA exam, with the goal of obtaining CPA license.
• This internship program is designed for students currently pursuing a degree and planning to return to school after the internship.

Responsibilities

• Participating in different phases of the audit and/or tax engagement.
• Planning, testing, researching, and reporting.
• Working with compilations, reviews, compliance, financial statements, and benefit plans.
• Engaging in corporate, partnership, individual, international federal, and state & local taxes.
• Meaningful interactions with staff at all levels and with clients.
• Experience working with a wealth of business opportunities in a professional services firm.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting (in progress) or Master's in accounting

Job description

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us.

Whether you intend to specialize or would rather gain exposure across many service lines, the sky's the limit. From day one, we invite you to make a difference-to be remarkable.

Your role.

No busy work here. As an intern, you'll be treated just like our entry level staff. You'll help instill confidence in organizations large and small by assuring their financial health. We'll give you the flexibility to craft business solutions, not just spreadsheets. Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Participating in different phases of the audit and/or tax engagement.
• Planning, testing, researching, and reporting.
• Working with compilations, reviews, compliance, financial statements, and benefit plans.
• Engaging in corporate, partnership, individual, international federal, and state & local taxes.
• Meaningful interactions with staff at all levels as well as with our impressive repertoire of clients.
• Experience working with a wealth of business opportunities throughout a professional services firm.

The qualifications.

• Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting; or Master's degree in accounting or tax.
• Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
• 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.
• This internship program is designed for students currently pursuing a degree and planning to return to school following the internship. Candidates who will complete their degree requirements before or during the internship are encouraged to apply for our entry-level opportunities.

This is a non-exempt position and may require work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week. This position may require some local, national, and occasional international travel.

What makes us different?

On the surface, we're one of the nation's largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you'll see what makes us different: we're a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody 's perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," and an endless array of opportunities. At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities.

Plante Moran enjoys a "Workplace for Your Day" model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person's ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize - and celebrate - our many human differences, we're able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work.

Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

For Colorado & Illinois Applicants: We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. These standard offerings are effective on the first of the month following your start date. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flex