2028 Tax Solutions Group Intern

Plante Moran; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Flexible Time Off

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Travel, lodging, and meal reimbursement

Job summary

Plante Moran in Chicago is seeking candidates for a role that focuses on tax projects like cost segregation and R&D credits. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills, and be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in accounting or tax.

This position may require additional hours and occasional travel. Benefits include health insurance, flexible time off, a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, and reimbursement for business-related travel expenses.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• On track to complete the degree and prerequisite credits for CPA exam.

Responsibilities

• Focus on projects related to cost segregation and tax incentives.
• Work directly with clients to resolve tax issues.
• Maintain understanding of tax codes and regulations.
• Assist in documenting credits and deductions as per IRS.
• Develop client relationships and support business development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Master’s in accounting or tax

Job description

Responsibilities

• Focus on projects related to cost segregation, fixed asset recovery periods, capitalization versus expense analysis, R&D tax credits, and domestic producer activities deduction.
• Work directly with clients to identify and resolve tax incentive issues.
• Maintain current understanding of tax codes, regulations, and advisory pronouncements.
• Develop relationships with clients and internal staff, including networking and business development activities.
• Assist clients in documenting credits and deductions in compliance with IRS regulations.
• Deepen knowledge of tax and tax consulting through exposure to multiple service lines.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field (or Master’s in accounting or tax).
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• On track to complete the degree and requisite credits to sit for the CPA exam with the goal of obtaining the CPA license.

Non‑exempt position; may require hours beyond 40 per week and occasional local, national, and international travel.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Time Off and designated holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Travel, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business use.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

PlanteMoran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PlanteMoran maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship (except for qualified bilingual candidates).