2026 Tax Operations and Innovation Intern

Plante Moran • Grand Rapids, MI

116d • $36 - $36

About The Position

Join our Tax Operations and Innovation team, where we focus 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 various commercial industries including manufacturing & distribution, real estate & construction, business & industrial services, private equity, and wealth management. You can look forward to a broad range of projects that will deepen your knowledge of public accounting and how technology plays a crucial role in serving clients in a diversity of industries.

Requirements

• 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.

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.
• Analyze technology vendors and their products to help the tax department make informed investment decisions.
• Participate in strategic research projects on advanced technology.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays.
• 401(k) plan and flexible benefits plans.
• Business-related travel expense, lodging and meal reimbursement for business-related use.
• Pension plan available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff.
• Discretionary bonus plan available for eligible staff.
• Health insurance under our contingent staff medical plan after 60 days of employment.
• Limited paid time sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree