2028 Tax Operations and Innovation Intern

Plante Moran; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Plante Moran’s Tax Operations and Innovation team is recruiting for a role focused on bringing technology into the tax function across diverse industries. You will contribute to automating processes, designing tools, and supporting engagement teams with tech templates.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Tax SMEs and understanding the firm’s technology stack while pursuing CPA-eligibility. Typical in-office work with flexible scheduling is offered.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented leader with problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• On track to complete degree and supporting credits to sit for the CPA exam in the state of work.
• Academic success (minimum GPA 3.0).
• Intermediate Excel skills preferred.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, APIs, and SQL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing and implementing 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 department personnel to understand needs and help develop technology solutions.
• Gain understanding of the firm's technology stack and tax processes.
• Analyze technology vendors and products to support informed investment decisions.
• Participate in strategic research projects on advanced technology.

Skills

Power BI

Power Automate

APIs

SQL

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or accounting information systems

Master's degree in accounting or tax

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.

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 or national 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.

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