2027 Winter Outsourced Finance and Accounting Consultant Intern

Plante Moran•Denver, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Accounting Outsourcing team provides clients with ongoing accounting support and integrated solutions addressing internal controls, processes, accounting transactions, growth, resource use, costs, and risks. As an intern, you will work as part of a team to provide accounting assistance and deliver solutions that affect clients’ business processes and reporting. The work may include monthly financial close, account reconciliations, financial statement analysis, preparation of financial statements and tax filings, process evaluation, and recommendations for accounting improvements. You will also interact with other practice areas, including audit, tax, wealth management, and management consulting. This internship is designed for students who are pursuing a degree and plan to return to school after the internship. Applicants who will complete their degree requirements before or during the internship are encouraged to apply for entry-level opportunities. This is a non-exempt position that may require work beyond a standard 40-hour week and some local, national, and occasional international travel. Plante Moran principally works in person while supporting flexibility through its “Workplace for Your Day” model, under which employees coordinate with their supervisor and team to determine their work environment each day.

Requirements

Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Demonstrate attention to detail, leadership, problem-solving, communication, critical-thinking, organizational, technical, and analytical skills.
Plan to return to school following the internship.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with an exception for qualified candidates bilingual in Japanese and English or Chinese and English.

Nice To Haves

Be on track to complete the degree and supporting credits required to sit for the CPA exam, with the goal of obtaining a CPA license.

Responsibilities

Work with a team to provide clients with ongoing, recurring accounting assistance.
Perform monthly financial close activities.
Reconcile financial accounts.
Analyze financial statements, identify fluctuations, and provide observations and recommendations.
Prepare balance sheets and income statements.
Prepare sales, payroll, and property tax filings.
Prepare and file Forms 1099.
Evaluate business and accounting processes and procedures.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and systems and provide recommendations.
Interact with other practice areas, including audit, tax, wealth management, and management consulting.