Tax Technology & Innovation Intern

Plante Moran; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Plante Moran’s Tax Operations and Innovation team is recruiting for a role focused on bringing technology into the tax function across diverse industries. You will contribute to automating processes, designing tools, and supporting engagement teams with tech templates.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Tax SMEs and understanding the firm’s technology stack while pursuing CPA-eligibility. Typical in-office work with flexible scheduling is offered.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented leader with problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• On track to complete degree and supporting credits to sit for the CPA exam in the state of work.
• Academic success (minimum GPA 3.0).
• Intermediate Excel skills preferred.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, APIs, and SQL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing and implementing a tax technology strategy/roadmap to automate, streamline, and standardize the firm's tax operations.
• Assist in developing low to no-code technology solutions for the tax department.
• Collaborate with Tax Subject Matter Experts to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain tools and templates used by engagement teams.
• Work with tax department personnel to understand needs and help develop technology solutions.
• Gain understanding of the firm's technology stack and tax processes.
• Analyze technology vendors and products to support informed investment decisions.
• Participate in strategic research projects on advanced technology.

Skills

Power BI

Power Automate

APIs

SQL

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or accounting information systems

Master's degree in accounting or tax

Job description

Plante Moran’s Tax Operations and Innovation team is recruiting for a role focused on bringing technology into the tax function across diverse industries. You will contribute to automating processes, designing tools, and supporting engagement teams with tech templates.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Tax SMEs and understanding the firm’s technology stack while pursuing CPA-eligibility. Typical in-office work with flexible scheduling is offered.