State and Local Tax - Income Franchise Intern - Summer 2027

RSM•Detroit, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

RSM interns work with large and small companies across various industries, developing client relationships by understanding clients’ businesses and challenges. Interns work on multiple team engagements each year and contribute to several parts of assignments. They work in a mutually respectful team environment that supports strong performance and integration of work with personal life. This internship focuses on state and local income franchise tax services. Interns help integrate tax services with existing clients, complete tax planning and research, learn relevant state and local tax regulations and accounting pronouncements, review tax processes for inefficiencies and potential exposure, analyze historical purchasing and sales data for reporting, audit, refund, or credit opportunities, and assist with selecting and implementing sales/use tax software. Travel to assigned client locations is required. RSM describes its typical workstyle as hybrid for most roles, with employees aligned to an office and meeting in person when useful for client work, teams, development, or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site depending on role requirements and client needs.

Requirements

Complete at least 90 credit hours.
Be working toward a B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
Accounting major.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Travel to assigned client locations is required; must have access to and be able to arrange reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to work effectively on a team.
Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Integrate state and local tax services with existing clients.
Complete tax planning and research tasks.
Develop an understanding of state and local tax regulations and accounting pronouncements.
Review clients’ current tax processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend enhancements that improve procedures and reduce tax exposure.
Work with client information technology personnel to obtain historical purchasing and sales data for reporting requirements, audit procedures, and review for potential refunds or credits.
Assist clients with evaluating sales/use tax software systems to meet compliance needs and support implementation.
Travel to assigned client locations.