2027 Tax Solutions Group Entry Level Staff

Plante Moran; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonus

Travel expense reimbursement

Lodging and meals

Job summary

Plante Moran seeks professionals to influence financial health for organizations through tax consulting, including cost segregation and R&D credits. You will work with clients to resolve issues and stay updated on tax regulations.

The role emphasizes client relationships, documentation, and cross-service line growth, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• 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).
• Completion of the requisite degree and supporting credits to sit for the CPA exam, with the goal of successfully obtaining your CPA license.

Responsibilities

• Focusing on projects related to cost segregation, fixed asset recovery periods, capitalization versus expense analysis, R&D tax credits, and domestic producer activities deduction.
• Working directly with clients, identify and resolve issues as they emerge.
• Maintaining an understanding of relevant code, regulation and pronouncements on tax incentives.
• Developing relationships with clients and staff, including networking and business development activities.
• Assist clients to ensure proper documentation of credits and deductions in accordance with IRS regulations.

Skills

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in accounting or tax

Job description

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. Whether you intend to specialize or would 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

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.

Your work will include, but not be limited to: Focusing on projects related to cost segregation, fixed asset recovery periods, capitalization versus expense analysis, R&D tax credits, and domestic producer activities deduction. Working directly with clients, identify and resolve issues as they emerge. Maintaining a current understanding of relevant code, regulation and administrative pronouncements on a wide range of tax incentives that impact our clients. Developing relationships with clients and staff, including involvement in networking and business development activities. Assisting clients to ensure proper documentation of credits and deductions in accordance with IRS regulations. Deepen knowledge in tax and tax consulting through exposure to both service lines.

The qualifications

Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, and analytical skills. 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). Completion of the requisite degree and supporting credits to sit for the CPA exam, with the goal of successfully obtaining your CPA license. This is an exempt position that may require some local, national, and occasional international travel.

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.

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 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 communities in which we live and work.

Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug‑free workplace.

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible time off and various pre‑determined holidays, 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.
• For contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $74,000.00 - $83,000.00

The specific statements above are not intended to be all‑inclusive. We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package.

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.

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.