2028 Winter Audit or Tax Entry Level Staff

Plante Moran; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Discretionary bonus program

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Plante Moran invites you to join our team as an Audit/Tax professional. We value growth, well-being, and success from day one, offering opportunities across service lines and flexible in-person collaboration.

We are currently considering 2028 Audit and Tax full-time candidates for our January winter start date, with a culture focused on inclusion, opportunity, and a robust benefits package."

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or Master's in accounting/tax.
• Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0.
• Completion of requisite degree and credits to sit for the CPA exam.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audit and/or tax engagements across phases.
• Plan, test, research, and report work.
• Work with compilations, reviews, compliance, financial statements, and benefit plans.
• Engage in corporate, partnership, individual, international federal, and state & local taxes.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Accounting degree

Master's in accounting or tax

CPA exam prep / CPA licensure

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 you’d 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.

Please note that we are currently only considering 2028 Audit and Tax full-time candidates for our January winter start date.

Your role.

You’ll Instillconfidence In Organizations Large And Small By Assuring Their Financial Health. We’ll Give You Theflexibilityto Craft Business Solutions, Not Just Spreadsheets. Your Work Will Include, But Notbelimited To

• Participating indifferentphases of the auditand/ortaxengagement.
• Planning, testing, researching,and reporting.
• Working withcompilations, reviews, compliance, financialstatements,andbenefit plans.
• Engaging in corporate, partnership, individual, international federal, and state & local taxes.
• Meaningful interactions with staffat all levels as well aswith ourimpressive repertoire of clients.
• Experience working with a wealth of business opportunities throughoutaprofessional services firm.

The Qualifications.

• Detail-orientedleader withproblem solving, communication,andanalytical skills.
• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting; or Master’s degree in accounting or tax.
• Academicsuccess(a minimumcumulativeGPA of 3.0).
• Completion of therequisite 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. So,what are you waiting for?

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 accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel 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 various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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.

Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week.

• Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre‑determined holidays, as well as a 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.
• Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

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.

Compensation information posted is based on a position being located in the state of CO, IL, or MA. Please review the position location for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range for their position, as compensation decisions are determined through a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer market‑based starting salaries that are consistent across individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry‑level talent.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL and MA is: $75,000.00 - $83,000.00