Intern – Audit and Tax

Plante Moran; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Plante Moran is offering a 2027 Audit or Tax Intern position as a full-time internship with a hybrid work model across Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, and Massachusetts. The role involves participating in audit and tax engagements, with tasks ranging from planning to reporting, and handling compilations, reviews, and tax work across various tax areas.

Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related master’s degree and aim to sit for the CPA exam.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented leadership abilities and strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in different phases of audit and/or tax engagements for clients.
• Conduct planning, testing, researching, and reporting as part of engagement responsibilities.
• Handle compilations, reviews, compliance, financial statements, and benefit plans.
• Engage in corporate, partnership, individual, international federal, and state & local taxes.
• Interact meaningfully with staff at all levels and with diverse clients.

Skills

detail-oriented

leadership

communication

analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting OR Master's in accounting or tax

Job description

2027 Audit or Tax Intern | Plante Moran

The Tone: This is a full-time internship at Plante Moran, a large professional services firm with offices in Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, and Massachusetts, operating under a hybrid “Workplace for Your Day” model. Plante Moran is recognized for its world-class culture and commitment to staff well-being and success. In this role, interns are treated like entry-level staff, gaining valuable experience by helping organizations ensure their financial health. The firm prioritizes growth and offers flexibility to craft business solutions.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – CO, IL, OH, and MA
• Pay: $33–$36 hourly
• Mission: Instill confidence in organizations large and small by assuring their financial health.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Engagement Participation: Participate in different phases of audit and/or tax engagements for clients.
• Core Activities: Conduct planning, testing, researching, and reporting as part of engagement responsibilities.
• Financial Work: Handle compilations, reviews, compliance, financial statements, and benefit plans.
• Tax Specialization: Engage in corporate, partnership, individual, international federal, and state & local taxes.
• Client & Staff Interaction: Interact meaningfully with staff at all levels and with a diverse repertoire of clients, gaining exposure to business opportunities.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting, or a Master’s degree in accounting or tax, with the intent to return to school following the internship.
• Experience: Demonstrated academic success with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and on track to complete the requisite degree and supporting credits to sit for the CPA exam.
• Skills: Possesses detail-oriented leadership abilities, alongside strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.