Governmental Accounting Practice Summer Intern

Plante Moran

. Provide financial staffing and related consulting support to public sector clients, including cities, villages, libraries, and K-12 school districts .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeSouthfield • Michigan • United StatesEntry Level💰 $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial staffing and consulting for public sector clients, with strong capabilities in accounting functions, financial analysis, and compliance. Proficient in preparing financial reports and improving accounting operations while collaborating effectively with clients and teams.

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Financial AnalysisAccounting FunctionsBudget DevelopmentCPA or CIA Exam PreparationDetail-Oriented Leadership

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Hard Skills

Bank ReconciliationGeneral Ledger EntriesFinancial ReportingYear-End CloseAudit PreparationTransaction VerificationPolicy DraftingAsset AnalysisLiability AnalysisEquity Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACIA

Industry Keywords

Public SectorK-12 School DistrictsCitiesVillagesLibraries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide financial staffing and related consulting support to public sector clients, including cities, villages, libraries, and K-12 school districts
Assist public clients with accounting and finance functions, including bank reconciliations, budget development, year-end close, annual audit preparation, and related support
Verify, allocate, and post client transactions to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files
Compile and analyze financial information to prepare general ledger entries and document client transactions
Work independently or in teams to improve client accounting operations, including drafting policies and procedures
Analyze assets, liabilities, and equity and prepare balance sheets, statements of revenues and expenditures, and other financial reports
Collaborate with consultants and clients on continuous improvement recommendations
Participate in training and development opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting; or Master's degree in accounting or tax
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, organizational, technical and analytical skills
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
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, except qualified candidates bilingual in Japanese and English or Chinese and English
May require work hours exceeding the standard 40-hour work week
May require some local, national, and occasional international travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Time Off
Predetermined holidays
401(k) plan
Flexible benefits plans
Business-related travel expense reimbursement
Lodging reimbursement for business-related use
Meal reimbursement for business-related use
Pension plan for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff
Discretionary bonus plan for eligible staff
Option for some contingent staff to elect health insurance
Limited paid sick time for some contingent staff
Training and development opportunities for professional, personal and technical growth
Flexible and balance-oriented work environment through the “Workplace for Your Day” model