Intern – Japanese Audit & Tax

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

Job summary

Plante Moran is offering a 2027 Audit or Tax Japanese Business Services Intern position, a hybrid full-time internship across CO, IL, OH, and MA offices. The role involves participating in audit and tax engagements and gaining exposure to various workflows, with a focus on Japanese business practices and bilingual communication.

Applicants should be pursuing an accounting degree (Bachelor's or Master's) with CPA exam plans and a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrating detail orientation, strong problem

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in accounting with CPA exam plans.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher target.
• Bilingual in Japanese and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audit and/or tax engagements for clients.
• Plan, test, research, and report findings related to financial health.
• Work with audits, compilations, reviews, and compliance projects.
• Engage in corporate, partnership, individual, international federal, and state & local taxes.
• Interact meaningfully with staff at all levels and with clients.

Skills

Japanese language fluency

English language fluency

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting (in progress)

Master's degree in accounting or tax (in progress)

Job description

2027 Audit or Tax Japanese Business Services Intern | Plante Moran

The Tone:

This is a hybrid full-time internship available across Plante Moran’s offices in CO, IL, OH, and MA, with expectations for local, national, and occasional international travel. Plante Moran is one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms, known for its “we-care” culture and world-class environment. This role is crucial for instilling confidence in various organizations by assuring their financial health, offering interns meaningful work similar to entry-level staff.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Across offices in CO, IL, OH, MA
• Pay: $33.00–$36.00 hourly
• Mission: Instill confidence in various organizations 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: Plan, test, research, and report findings related to financial health.
• Diverse Workflows: Work with audits, compilations, reviews, compliance, financial statements, and benefit plans.
• Tax Services: Engage in corporate, partnership, individual, international federal, and state & local taxes.
• Client Interaction: Interact meaningfully with staff at all levels and with the firm’s diverse clientele.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Entry-Level position, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting, or a Master’s degree in accounting or tax.
• Experience: On track to complete the requisite degree and supporting credits to sit for the CPA exam, with the goal of successfully obtaining a CPA license. Academic success demonstrated by a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Skills: Detail-oriented leadership with strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical abilities. Fluent in both written and verbal Japanese and English. Understanding of the nuances of Japanese business culture.