Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us.Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us.Whether you intend to specialize or you'd rather gain exposure across many service lines, the sky's the limit. From day one, we invite you to make a difference—to be remarkable.Your role.No busy work here. As an intern, you'll be treated just like our entry-level staff. You'll work alongside National Tax Office professionals helping clients navigate the tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and other strategic transactions. We'll give you the flexibility to craft practical business solutions while developing technical tax and transaction advisory skills.This opportunity is ideal for candidates who are excited by deal activity, enjoy analyzing complex tax and business issues, and can effectively communicate technical concepts to a variety of audiences. You will gain exposure to transaction advisory services, tax due diligence, and deal structuring while working on projects that help shape client outcomes and business decisions.<ul><li>Consulting on tax issues associated with restructuring, buying, or selling businesses.</li><li>Conducting due diligence inquiries into target companies and preparing technical reports.</li><li>Preparing projections of sell-side after-tax proceeds, buy-side tax benefits, and tax gross-up calculations.</li><li>Consulting with clients and their attorneys on transaction structuring and drafting tax aspects of agreements.</li><li>Reviewing closed transactions to document the terms of legal agreements, tax characterization, and tax attributes to be reported on a tax return.</li><li>Participating in client-facing discussions and helping communicate technical conclusions to engagement teams.</li><li>Meaningful interactions with staff at all levels as well as with our impressive repertoire of clients.</li><li>Deepening knowledge of tax consulting, mergers and acquisitions, and transaction advisory services through hands-on experience with sophisticated technical and business issues.</li></ul><h3>The qualifications</h3><ul><li>Detail-oriented individual with exceptional analytical, research, communication, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Strong interest in mergers and acquisitions, transaction advisory services, and tax consulting.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to analyze complex topics and communicate conclusions clearly through both written and verbal communication.</li><li>Ability to balance technical analysis with practical business considerations.</li><li>Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field; or pursuing a JD or LLM.</li><li>Intention to pursue CPA licensure or a JD or LLM</li><li>Academic success (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).</li><li>Prior coursework, experience, or demonstrated interest in mergers and acquisitions, corporate taxation, partnership taxation, transaction advisory services, or business law is preferred.</li></ul>What makes us different?On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) 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.  At Plante Moran, 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. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now.Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.   Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace. Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.    The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $33 - $36

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