Governmental Accounting Practice - Intern; Summer ; On-site

Governmental Accounting Practice - Intern (Summer 2027)

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.

Elevate your career and make a difference with our public sector clients. From day one, you’ll be part of a team providing essential support to cities, schools, and other organizations. Join us in making a meaningful impact and contributing to their success.

Forget about busy work. As an intern, you’ll be treated just like our entry level staff. You’ll help instill confidence in organizations large and small by assuring their financial health. We’ll give you the flexibility to craft business solutions, not just spreadsheets.

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?

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Providing financial staffing and related consulting support to public sector clients (cities, villages, libraries, K-12 school districts, etc…)
• Assisting our public clients with their accounting and finance functions including bank reconciliations, budget development, perform year-end close of financial records and preparation for annual audit, and related support
• Verifies, allocates, and posts details of client transactions to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files from documents, such as bank statements, invoices, receipts, check stubs, and computer printouts
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting client transactions
• Working independently or in teams to improve client accounting operations including drafting policies and procedures
• Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and equity, and prepares balance sheet, statement of revenues and expenditures, and other reports to summarize current and projected financial position
• Collaborating with other consultants and clients for continuous improvement recommendations
• Training and development opportunities for professional, personal and technical growth

• Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, organizational, technical and analytical skills.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting; or Master's degree in accounting or tax.
• Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
• Preferred:
  On track to complete the requisite degree and supporting credits to sit for the CPA or CIA exam, with the goal of successfully obtaining the CIA or CPA license.