About the role#
As a Governmental Accounting Practice Intern, you will work directly with public sector clients including cities, schools, and libraries. You will join a team focused on providing financial staffing and consulting support. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience, and you will be treated as an entry-level staff member. You will have access to training and development opportunities to support your professional and technical growth.
What you'll do#
- Provide financial staffing and consulting support to public sector clients.
- Assist with accounting functions such as bank reconciliations and budget development.
- Perform year-end close of financial records and prepare for annual audits.
- Verify, allocate, and post client transactions to journals or computer files.
- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare general ledger entries.
- Work independently or in teams to improve client accounting operations, including drafting policies and procedures.
- Analyze financial information regarding assets, liabilities, and equity.
- Prepare balance sheets, statements of revenues and expenditures, and other financial reports.
- Collaborate with consultants and clients to provide improvement recommendations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program with an emphasis in accounting, or a Master's degree program in accounting or tax.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, technical, and analytical skills.
- Preference for candidates on track to complete the credits required to sit for the CPA or CIA exam.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Locations: Southfield, Flint, East Lansing, Detroit, Auburn Hills, Ann Arbor, and Macomb, Michigan.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: This is a non-exempt position that may require work hours exceeding 40 hours per week. The role may involve local, national, and occasional international travel.
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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