Tax & Transactions Intern — Grow, Learn, and Make an Impact

Plante Moran; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking an intern to join our tax teams in a hands-on, growth-focused environment. You’ll be treated like entry-level staff, gaining exposure to tax planning, compliance, and advisory work across service lines.

You’ll research tax issues, draft memoranda, and support international tax structuring, returns preparation, and client engagement activities. A strong academic record and active pursuit of CPA or equivalent credentials are essential.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Strong interest in tax law, demonstrated by tax courses completed or planned before graduation.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting; or Master's degree in accounting or tax.
• Must be pursuing a LLM, JD, or CPA license
• Academic success (a minimum GPA of 3.0)

Responsibilities

• Considering tax issues associated with mergers and acquisitions.
• Researching complex tax issues and write technical memorandum.
• Assisting with international tax structuring and operational issues.
• Preparing tax returns and serve as an integral part of engagement teams for clients.
• Assisting with National Tax Office functions, such as writing internal and external tax alerts on current tax developments and emerging planning techniques.
• Assisting with internal tax education function.
• Assist with handling the tax aspects of transactions.
• Meaningful interactions with staff at all levels as well as with our clients.
• Deepen knowledge in tax and tax consulting through exposure to service lines.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Tax law interest

Accounting degree focus

LLM/JD/CPA pursuit

GPA 3.0

Education

Bachelor's in accounting (emphasis)

Master's in accounting or tax

LLM/JD/CPA pursuit

Job description

Plante Moran is seeking an intern to join our tax teams in a hands-on, growth-focused environment. You’ll be treated like entry-level staff, gaining exposure to tax planning, compliance, and advisory work across service lines.

You’ll research tax issues, draft memoranda, and support international tax structuring, returns preparation, and client engagement activities. A strong academic record and active pursuit of CPA or equivalent credentials are essential.