About the role#
As a State and Local Tax (SALT) Intern at Plante Moran, you will work alongside our professional staff to provide tax consulting and compliance services. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in a professional accounting environment. You will be treated as a member of the team, contributing to real client projects and business solutions.
What you'll do#
- Provide tax consulting services for income, franchise, sales and use, gross receipts, and personal property taxes.
- Prepare state and local income and franchise tax returns.
- Research complex tax issues and present your findings through technical memorandums or verbal communication.
- Write internal and external tax alerts regarding current developments and emerging planning techniques.
- Deepen your technical knowledge of state, local, and federal tax regulations.
- Participate in training programs to enhance your professional skills.
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.
- Completion of the first two entry-level accounting courses and current enrollment in the first intermediate level accounting course.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Pursuit of an LLM, JD, or CPA license.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time, hybrid internship.
- Positions are available in 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 (CO).
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- This position may require local, national, or 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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