SALT Intern - State & Local Tax with Hands-on Impact

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

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking an intern to be treated like our entry level staff and help assure clients' financial health. You’ll gain exposure across service lines and craft business solutions beyond spreadsheets.

You will work on state and local tax offerings, prepare tax returns, and develop knowledge in various tax areas while participating in training programs. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting; or master's degree in accounting or tax.
• Completed the first two entry-level accounting courses and currently enrolled in the first intermediate level accounting course.
• Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
• Must be pursuing a LLM, JD, or CPA license.

Responsibilities

• Providing tax consulting services specific to state and local taxes, including income, franchise, sales and use, gross receipts and personal property taxes.
• Preparing tax returns such as state and local income and franchise tax returns.
• Writing internal and external tax alerts on current tax developments and emerging planning techniques.
• Researching complex tax issues and providing conclusions via writing technical memorandum or verbally.
• Developing meaningful interactions with staff at all levels as well as with our impressive repertoire of clients.
• Deepen knowledge in state and local tax as well as other taxes, including federal tax.
• Participate in various training programs to enhance your knowledge of taxes.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (accounting) pursuit

Master's degree in accounting or tax

CPA/licensing pursuit

Job description

Plante Moran is seeking an intern to be treated like our entry level staff and help assure clients' financial health. You’ll gain exposure across service lines and craft business solutions beyond spreadsheets.

You will work on state and local tax offerings, prepare tax returns, and develop knowledge in various tax areas while participating in training programs. Some travel may be required.