Law Student - In-House in Detroit, MI

In-House

Detroit, MI

Law Student - In-House in Detroit, MI

Law Student

No

Job Title:
State and Local Tax (SALT) Intern

Job Responsibilities:
As a State and Local Tax (SALT) Intern at the company, you will be engaged in a variety of tasks that will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of state and local tax issues. Your responsibilities will include:

- Providing tax consulting services specific to state and local taxes, which encompass income, franchise, sales and use, gross receipts, and personal property taxes.
- Preparing state and local income and franchise tax returns.
- Writing internal and external tax alerts on current tax developments and emerging planning techniques.
- Researching complex tax issues and providing conclusions via writing technical memorandum or verbally.
- Developing meaningful interactions with staff at all levels as well as with the company's clientele.
- Deepening your knowledge in state and local tax as well as other taxes, including federal tax.
- Participating in various training programs to enhance your knowledge of taxes.

Education and Experience Information:
To qualify for this internship position, candidates must meet the following educational and experience requirements:

- Be a detail-oriented leader with problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
- Be pursuing a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting or a master's degree in accounting or tax.
- Have completed the first two entry-level accounting courses and be at a minimum, currently enrolled in the first intermediate level accounting course.
- Demonstrate academic success with a minimum cumulative GPA of .
- Be pursuing a LLM, JD, or CPA license.

Salary Information:
The compensation for this position is commensurate with technical skills and experience and is provided in accordance with applicable state requirements. The monthly base range for Colorado and Illinois is as follows:

- Colorado monthly base range: $36 to $36
- Illinois monthly base range: $36 to $36

Additional Information:
This is a non-exempt position and may require work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week. The role may also necessitate some local, national, and occasional international travel.

The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed in an inclusive environment. The company values the unique identities of its staff and strives to create a culture where everyone feels accepted and valued.

The company maintains a drug-free workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested applicants must submit their resume through the company's applicant tracking system. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, except for qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English.

For Colorado and Illinois applicants, the company offers a robust benefits package, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, effective on the first of the month following the start date. Additional benefits include Flexible Time Off, pre-determined holidays, a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, and business-related travel expense reimbursement. A pension plan is available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff, and a discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff.

The company also offers interns and contractors the option to elect health insurance under the contingent staff medical plan after 60 days of employment, in addition to limited paid sick time. Seasonal staff are not eligible for benefits.

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, applicants have the right to redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any documents submitted in connection with their application.