2028 Tax Operations and Innovation Intern

About the role

Our Tax Operations and Innovation team focuses on ensuring the tax department has the technology solutions and processes to fulfill their critical business needs. We align business goals and modern technologies to help tax practitioners create measurable value across a variety of commercial industries including manufacturing & distribution, real estate & construction, business & industrial services, private equity, and wealth management.

We’re a relatively jerk‑free firm with a world‑class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities. Diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and implementation of a tax technology strategy/roadmap to automate, streamline, and standardize the firm’s tax operations.
• Assist in developing low to no-code technology solutions for the tax department.
• Collaborate with Tax Subject Matter Experts to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain tools and templates leveraged by engagement teams.
• Work closely with individuals across the tax department to understand their needs and help develop technology solutions.
• Gain an understanding of the firm's technology stack and usage, along with tax processes.
• Analyzing technology vendors and their products to help the tax department make informed investment decisions.
• Participating in strategic research projects on advanced technology.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented leader with problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting, accounting information systems; or a Master’s degree in accounting or tax.
• Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
• On track to complete the requisite degree and supporting credits to sit for the CPA exam, and to successfully obtain your CPA license in the state in which you will be working.
• Intermediate Excel skills preferred.
• Previous experience with Power BI, Power Automate, APIs, and SQL a plus.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible benefits plans.
• Business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use.
• Pension plan for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff.
• Discretionary bonus plan for eligible staff.
• Option for contingent staff to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

Pay

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $33.00 - $36.00 (hourly).

Schedule

• This is a non-exempt position and may require work hours that exceed the standard 40‑hour work week.
• May require some local or national travel.
• Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which strives for flexibility and balance while staying true to a principally in‑person model; face‑to‑face interactions are paramount, but individuals can work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.