State & Local Tax Intern: Hands-On Tax & Growth

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

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking an Intern to support tax consulting on state and local taxes, including income, franchise, sales and use, and property taxes. You will assist in preparing tax returns and drafting alerts on current tax developments while developing deep knowledge across taxes.

This role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with staff at all levels, and exposure to multiple service lines. Travel may be required as part of the internship program.

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 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

Master's degree in accounting or tax

Job description

Plante Moran is seeking an Intern to support tax consulting on state and local taxes, including income, franchise, sales and use, and property taxes. You will assist in preparing tax returns and drafting alerts on current tax developments while developing deep knowledge across taxes.

This role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with staff at all levels, and exposure to multiple service lines. Travel may be required as part of the internship program.