About the role#
As a National Tax Office and Transactional Specialist Intern, you will work alongside our staff to support client engagements. This role focuses on tax consulting and technical research rather than routine administrative tasks. You will gain exposure to both tax and consulting service lines while interacting with team members at all levels of the firm.
What you'll do#
- Research complex tax issues and write technical memorandums.
- Assist with international tax structuring and operational issues.
- Consider tax implications associated with mergers and acquisitions.
- Prepare tax returns and contribute to client engagement teams.
- Support National Tax Office functions, including writing internal and external tax alerts on current developments.
- Assist with internal tax education initiatives.
- Help manage the tax aspects of various transactions.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting, or a Master's degree in accounting or tax.
- Active pursuit of an LLM, JD, or CPA license.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- A demonstrated interest in tax law.
- Ability to work as a detail-oriented leader.
Location & details#
- Locations: Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Denver Tech Center, Detroit, East Lansing, Flint, Fort Collins, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Macomb, Schaumburg, Southfield, Toledo, and Traverse City.
- Type: Full-time internship.
- Modality: Hybrid, with expectations for face-to-face interaction.
- Compensation: $33.00 - $36.00 per hour.
- Travel: May require local, national, and occasional international travel.
- Note: This position may require hours exceeding a standard 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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