Intern – Tax Consulting

Plante Moran; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 94,558,000 - 103,155,000; Full time

Job summary

Plante Moran is offering a 2027 Tax Solutions Group Intern position, a full-time internship with a hybrid workplace across CO, IL, OH, and MA. The role focuses on cost segregation, asset recovery, capitalization vs expense, R&D credits, and domestic producer deductions, with direct client interaction and IRS-regulation compliance.

You will develop solutions that support financial health and client success. The internship requires pursuing an accounting degree with a 3.0 GPA, aiming to sit for

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting or a Master’s degree in accounting or tax.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• On track to complete the degree and supporting credits to sit for the CPA exam.

Responsibilities

• Concentrate on projects involving cost segregation, fixed asset recovery periods, capitalization versus expense analysis, R&D tax credits, and domestic producer activities deduction.
• Directly engage with clients to identify and resolve issues and assure their financial health.
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of tax code, regulations, and IRS pronouncements affecting client incentives.
• Cultivate strong relationships with clients and staff, including networking and business development activities.
• Assist clients in documenting credits and deductions in accordance with IRS regulations.

Skills

Detail orientation

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

Master's in accounting or tax

Job description

2027 Tax Solutions Group Intern | Plante Moran

The Tone:

This is a full-time internship at Plante Moran, offered flexibly across CO, IL, OH, and MA, embracing a hybrid “Workplace for Your Day” model that may involve some local, national, and occasional international travel. Plante Moran stands as one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms, distinguished by its world‑class “we-care” culture and consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” The firm prioritizes staff growth, well-being, and success from day one, offering endless opportunities to specialize or gain broad exposure across many service lines. This role is crucial, as interns are treated like entry‑level staff with no busy work, empowered to craft impactful business solutions that assure the financial health of organizations. It’s an invitation to make a difference and be remarkable within a supportive and inclusive environment.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time (may exceed 40 hours/week)
• Location: Hybrid within CO, IL, OH, or MA regions
• Pay: $33.00 – $36.00 hourly
• Mission: Instill confidence in organizations large and small by assuring their financial health.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Project Focus: Concentrate on projects involving cost segregation, fixed asset recovery periods, capitalization versus expense analysis, R&D tax credits, and domestic producer activities deduction.
• Client Interaction: Directly engage with clients to identify and resolve emerging issues as they arise, ensuring confidence in their financial health.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Maintain an up‑to‑date understanding of relevant tax code, regulations, and administrative pronouncements impacting a wide range of client incentives.
• Relationship Development: Cultivate strong relationships with clients and staff, including active involvement in networking and business development activities.
• Documentation Assistance: Provide assistance to clients to ensure proper documentation of credits and deductions in accordance with IRS regulations.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting, or a Master’s degree in accounting or tax, maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Experience: Must be on track to complete the necessary degree and supporting credits to sit for the CPA exam, with the goal of successfully obtaining your CPA license. This internship is specifically designed for students returning to school following the internship.
• Skills: Demonstrated detail-orientation, leadership capabilities, strong problem‑solving ability, effective communication skills, and robust analytical proficiency.