Intern – Audit & Tax

Plante Moran; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Plante Moran, a leading audit, tax, consulting and wealth management firm, is recruiting a 2027 Audit or Tax Intern. This full-time internship follows a hybrid model with offices in CO, IL, OH, and MA, giving you real client exposure from day one and competitive compensation of $33.00–$36.00 hourly.

As an entry-level staffer, you will participate in audit and tax engagements, assist with planning, testing, and reporting, and develop technical and professional skills while pursuing the CPA path

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s in accounting or a master’s in accounting or tax.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• On track to sit for the CPA exam and obtain licensure.
• Strong detail orientation, leadership potential, and problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage in engagements: participate in audit and/or tax engagements and contribute to client projects.
• Conduct core activities: planning engagement strategies, testing, researching issues, and preparing reports.
• Support financial health: work on compilations, reviews, and compliance to ensure accurate financial statements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s in accounting

Master’s in accounting/tax

CPA track

Job description

2027 Audit or Tax Intern | Plante Moran

The Tone:This is a full-time internship at Plante Moran, with opportunities across their offices in the CO, IL, OH, and MA regions, operating under a flexible, hybrid ‘Workplace for Your Day’ model. Plante Moran is a leading audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firm, consistently recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ due to its world‑class, “we-care” culture that prioritizes staff growth, well‑being, and success. This internship is designed to treat you like an entry‑level staff member, empowering you to help instill confidence in organizations by assuring their financial health through crafting business solutions, not just spreadsheets. From day one, you are invited to make a remarkable difference, whether specializing or gaining exposure across many service lines, and are supported in your career journey with equitable opportunities to succeed within an inclusive environment.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Offices in CO, IL, OH, MA
• Pay: $33.00–$36.00 hourly
• Mission: Help instill confidence in organizations large and small by assuring their financial health.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Engage in Engagements: Participate actively in various phases of audit and/or tax engagements, contributing directly to client projects.
• Conduct Core Activities: Perform essential tasks including planning engagement strategies, conducting thorough testing, researching complex issues, and preparing detailed reports.
• Support Financial Health: Work with compilations, reviews, and compliance, contributing to the accuracy of financial statements and the proper management of benefit plans.
• Handle Diverse Taxes: Engage with a broad spectrum of tax types, including corporate, partnership, individual, international federal, and state & local taxes.
• Interact Professionally: Develop meaningful interactions with staff members across all levels within the firm and directly with an impressive range of clients.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting, or a Master’s degree in accounting or tax. This is an Entry‑Level internship role.
• Experience: Academic success demonstrated by a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Candidates must be on track to complete the requisite degree and supporting credits to sit for the CPA exam, with the goal of successfully obtaining their CPA license.
• Skills: Demonstrated detail‑orientation, strong leadership potential, and effective problem‑solving, communication, and analytical skills are essential.