2028 Tax Operations and Innovation Intern

Plante Moran; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Time Off

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking a driven student or early-career professional to join the Tax Operations and Innovation team. You will help automate and streamline the tax operations, develop low‑code/no‑code solutions, and collaborate with Tax SMEs to build tools used by engagement teams.

You will gain exposure to the firm’s technology stack, analyze vendor products, and participate in strategic research on advanced tech in a large public accounting firm environment.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented leader with problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Academic progress toward CPA exam and license.
• Intermediate Excel skills preferred.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, APIs, and SQL a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and implementation of a tax technology strategy/roadmap to automate, streamline, and standardize the firm’s tax operations.
• Assist in developing low to no-code technology solutions for the tax department.
• Collaborate with Tax Subject Matter Experts to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain tools and templates used by engagement teams.
• Work with tax teams to understand needs and develop technology solutions.
• Understand the firm's technology stack and tax processes; analyze technology vendors for investments.
• Engage in strategic research projects on advanced technology.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical

Excel

Power BI

Power Automate

APIs

SQL

CPA readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree accounting/IS

Master’s degree accounting/tax

CPA eligible

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

APIs

SQL

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.

Our Tax Operations and Innovation team focuses on ensuring the tax department has the technology solutions and processes to fulfill their critical business needs. We align business goals and modern technologies to help tax practitioners create measurable value across a variety of commercial industries including manufacturing & distribution, real estate & construction, business & industrial services, private equity, and wealth management.

Your role.

You can look forward to a broad range of projects that will deepen your knowledge of public accounting and how technology plays a crucial role in serving clients in a diversity of industries. Your experience may include, but will not be limited to:

• Participate in the development and implementation of a tax technology strategy/roadmap to automate, streamline, and standardize the firm’s tax operations.

• Assist in developing low to no-code technology solutions for the tax department.

• Collaborate with Tax Subject Matter Experts to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain tools and templates leveraged by engagement teams.

• Work closely with individuals across the tax department to understand their needs and help develop technology solutions.

• Gain an understanding of the firm's technology stack and usage, along with tax processes.

• Analyzing technology vendors and their products to help the tax department make informed investment decisions.

• Participating in strategic research projects on advanced technology.

The qualifications.

• Detail-oriented leader with problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting, accounting information systems; or a 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, and to successfully obtain your CPA license in the state in which you will be working

• Intermediate Excel skills preferred

• Previous experience with Power BI, Power Automate, APIs, and SQL a plus

• Must be able to remain in a stationary sitting position for at least 75% of the time.

• Must be able to lift at least 15 lbs– specific job duties may require additional lifting to move, transport, position and install equipment.

• Frequently positions self to bend and lift packages.

• Occasional moving & lifting of equipment; bending, lifting, climbing required to position self to maintain computers during engagements.

• Person in position needs to occasionally move about the inside of the office to access machinery, cabinets, etc.

• Person in position frequently communicates with individuals who have inquiries. Must be able to exchange information in these situations.

• Ability to work in a high stress environment.

• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license are required including a clean driving record.

• Minimum levels of auto insurance coverage are required.

• Ability to travel locally, work overtime and weekends is required.

• Ability to travel overnight or internationally may be required.

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. So,what are you waiting for?

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.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English.

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. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $33.00 - $36.00