Tax Intern Jobs in Michigan
Tax Intern jobs in Michigan draw consistent demand from public accounting firms, corporate tax departments, and regional CPA practices, with opportunities at every level from first-year undergraduates to graduate students completing their 150-credit hour requirement. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor lead hiring activity, anchored by employers such as Plante Moran, Deloitte, and the University of Michigan Health System for students pursuing tax compliance, federal and state income tax, and financial reporting work. Michigan's manufacturing-heavy economy creates particular demand for interns with exposure to multi-state apportionment and cost accounting. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Date: Sep 16, 2026
Location: East Lansing, MI, US, 48823
Company: GreenStone Farm Credit Services
This is a paid Internship.
About Us...
GreenStone Farm Credit Services is over an $16 billion financial services institution with over 600 employees in 35 locations throughout Michigan and northeast Wisconsin. GreenStone provides short term and long-term credit to our customers, as well as a variety of other products and services, such as crop insurance, life and disability insurance, accounting services, tax planning and preparation, and appraisals.
Position Description
We are looking for a Tax & Accounting Intern in our East Lansing branch during the Tax Season. The Internship will run approximately from December 2026 through April 2027. Some travel may be required. This position’s schedule requires a minimum of three days per week, 6 - 8 hours each day during the business week of Monday - Friday. Compensation will be $20/hour for this internship.
Position Responsibilities…
- Assist staff in processing year end accounting information.
- Prepare payroll tax reports, coordinate workload to meet deadlines.
- Prepare business and individual W-2, 1099, and other miscellaneous tax forms.
- Provide support to the Senior Tax Accountant with data entry for income tax returns.
- Provide basic individual tax support and preparation depending on experience/education.
- Assist staff to ensure customer service that exceeds customer expectations.
Primary Requirements...
- Must be pursuing a degree in accounting.
- Sophomore Status or above.
- Interest in Tax preparation.
- Interest or experience working in the agricultural sector.
GreenStone Farm Credit Services is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity regulations. We conduct all personnel decisions and processes relating to our employees and job applicants in an environment free of discrimination and harassment.
Nearest Major Market: Lansing
Date: Sep 16, 2026
Location: East Lansing, MI, US, 48823
Company: GreenStone Farm Credit Services
This is a paid Internship.
About Us...
GreenStone Farm Credit Services is over an $16 billion financial services institution with over 600 employees in 35 locations throughout Michigan and northeast Wisconsin. GreenStone provides short term and long-term credit to our customers, as well as a variety of other products and services, such as crop insurance, life and disability insurance, accounting services, tax planning and preparation, and appraisals.
Position Description
We are looking for a Tax & Accounting Intern in our East Lansing branch during the Tax Season. The Internship will run approximately from December 2026 through April 2027. Some travel may be required. This position’s schedule requires a minimum of three days per week, 6 - 8 hours each day during the business week of Monday - Friday. Compensation will be $20/hour for this internship.
Position Responsibilities…
- Assist staff in processing year end accounting information.
- Prepare payroll tax reports, coordinate workload to meet deadlines.
- Prepare business and individual W-2, 1099, and other miscellaneous tax forms.
- Provide support to the Senior Tax Accountant with data entry for income tax returns.
- Provide basic individual tax support and preparation depending on experience/education.
- Assist staff to ensure customer service that exceeds customer expectations.
Primary Requirements...
- Must be pursuing a degree in accounting.
- Sophomore Status or above.
- Interest in Tax preparation.
- Interest or experience working in the agricultural sector.
GreenStone Farm Credit Services is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity regulations. We conduct all personnel decisions and processes relating to our employees and job applicants in an environment free of discrimination and harassment.
Nearest Major Market: Lansing
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What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax intern jobs across Michigan.
- Currently enrolled in an accounting or finance degree program at a Michigan college or university
- Completed or actively completing coursework in federal taxation and accounting principles
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred by most Michigan public accounting and corporate tax employers
- Familiarity with tax software such as Thomson Reuters UltraTax, CCH Axcess, or similar platforms
- Strong Excel skills and ability to organize and analyze financial data accurately
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients and team members
Tax Intern Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax intern in Michigan?
The most direct path is enrolling in an accounting or finance program at a Michigan university and completing core tax coursework before applying. Michigan does not require a state license to work as a tax intern, but most employers expect progress toward the CPA credential, which in Michigan is administered through the Michigan Board of Accountancy. Completing intermediate accounting and individual federal taxation courses before applying puts candidates ahead of the field.
Which companies hire tax interns in Michigan?
Michigan tax intern roles are posted by Plante Moran, BDO, and Yeo & Yeo and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's concentration of Big Four offices, regional firms like Plante Moran and Rehmann, and large corporate headquarters in the automotive and manufacturing sectors makes it one of the more active intern markets in the Midwest.
Which Michigan cities have the most tax intern jobs?
Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Grand Rapids account for the largest share of tax intern openings in Michigan. Detroit anchors the market through its Big Four offices, auto industry headquarters, and financial services firms, while Grand Rapids supports a strong regional accounting community tied to manufacturing and healthcare, and Ann Arbor draws openings from the University of Michigan, university-adjacent businesses, and mid-market CPA firms.
Are there remote tax intern jobs in Michigan?
Yes, and they are more common in tax than in many other intern roles because much of the work involves reviewing documents and working in software rather than handling physical materials. About 25% of tax intern openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broader trends across the accounting profession. Tax compliance research, data entry, and return preparation tasks are the functions most likely to be assigned remotely.
How can I get hired as a tax intern in Michigan with little or no experience?
Apply directly to the structured intern programs that Michigan's regional firms run each recruiting season: Plante Moran, Rehmann, and Doeren Mayhew all maintain formal campus recruiting pipelines specifically built for students without prior professional experience. Pursuing the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, offered at many Michigan universities, gives candidates documented hands-on tax prep experience that hiring managers recognize. Students who have completed even one tax course and can demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail are competitive for first-year positions.
Where can I find and apply to tax intern jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to tax intern jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Michigan employers and locations. Search the listings to find roles that match your availability, coursework stage, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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