About the role#
As a National Tax Office & Transactional Specialist Intern, you will work alongside our professional staff to provide tax solutions for a variety of clients. This role focuses on tax research, compliance, and transactional support. You will be treated as a member of our entry-level staff, gaining exposure to both tax and consulting service lines.
What you'll do#
- Research complex tax issues and write technical memorandums.
- Assist with international tax structuring and operational tasks.
- Prepare tax returns and participate in engagement teams.
- Support National Tax Office functions, including writing internal and external tax alerts.
- Help with internal tax education and the tax aspects of transactions.
- Analyze tax issues related to mergers and acquisitions.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration, or a Master's degree in Accounting or Tax.
- Must be pursuing a LLM, JD, or CPA license.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Strong interest in tax law, demonstrated by completed or planned coursework.
- Detail-oriented approach with problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship with rolling applications.
- Work is on-site, though we utilize a flexible model for daily environments.
- Locations include Chicago and Schaumburg (IL); Traverse City, Southfield, Macomb, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Flint, East Lansing, Detroit, Auburn Hills, and Ann Arbor (MI); Toledo, Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati (OH); and Fort Collins and Denver Tech Center (CO).
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- This position is non-exempt and may require travel or hours exceeding a 40-hour work week.
About Plante Moran
Plante Moran is an accounting and consulting firm based in Southfield, Michigan. The firm provides audit, tax, wealth management, and business advisory services to various sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, and government. It operates 23 locations across the United States and internationally. The firm employs approximately 4,759 professionals.
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