SALT Tax Analyst – Entry Level for Impact & Growth

Usi Insurance; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking an entry-level SALT professional to support state and local tax services across a broad client base. The role involves tax consulting, returns preparation, and developing planning techniques, with opportunities to interact with staff and clients from day one.

The position emphasizes growth within a top national firm, with on-site work across listed Michigan and other cities, including Traverse City, and potential travel.

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 GPA of 3.0).
• Must be pursuing a LLM, JD, or CPA license.

Responsibilities

• Providing tax consulting services specific to state and local taxes, including income, franchise, sales and use, gross receipts and personal property taxes.
• Preparing tax returns such as 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 writing technical memorandum.
• Developing meaningful interactions with staff at all levels as well as with our clients.
• Deepen knowledge in state and local tax as well as federal tax.

Job description

Plante Moran is seeking an entry-level SALT professional to support state and local tax services across a broad client base. The role involves tax consulting, returns preparation, and developing planning techniques, with opportunities to interact with staff and clients from day one.

The position emphasizes growth within a top national firm, with on-site work across listed Michigan and other cities, including Traverse City, and potential travel.