SALT Intern: Tax Research & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

life insurance

Flexible Time Off

401(k) plan

Travel lodging & meal reimbursement

Job summary

Plante Moran in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking an intern to support our tax team, focusing on state and local taxes. You’ll help clients improve their tax health by handling filings, alerts, and research, while gaining practical experience beyond spreadsheets.

You’ll be exposed to multiple tax areas, participate in training programs, and collaborate with staff at all levels. This internship offers hands-on learning in a respected firm culture and structured development.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented 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 at a minimum, 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 in accounting or master's degree in accounting/tax

Job description

Plante Moran in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking an intern to support our tax team, focusing on state and local taxes. You’ll help clients improve their tax health by handling filings, alerts, and research, while gaining practical experience beyond spreadsheets.

You’ll be exposed to multiple tax areas, participate in training programs, and collaborate with staff at all levels. This internship offers hands-on learning in a respected firm culture and structured development.