Staff Accountant – Audit and Tax

Plante Moran; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking an entry-level Audit or Tax Staff member for a full-time, hybrid role across CO, IL, OH, and MA offices. The position supports engagement teams through planning, testing, and reporting, and offers exposure to multiple tax types, client interactions, and opportunities to pursue CPA licensure.

The role emphasizes developing technical skills in accounting and tax, with a focus on delivering high-quality service to clients while balancing a supportive, world-class culture at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Progress toward CPA licensure with CPA exam eligibility.
• Master’s degree in accounting or tax is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to various phases of audit and/or tax engagements.
• Perform planning, testing, research, and reporting activities.
• Prepare compilations, reviews, compliance documents, financial statements, and benefit plans.
• Process a range of tax types including corporate, partnership, individual, international federal, state and local.

Skills

Detail-oriented leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree emphasizing accounting

Master’s degree in accounting or tax

Job description

2027 Audit or Tax Entry Level Staff | Plante Moran

The Tone:

This is an exempt, entry-level role at Plante Moran, offering a hybrid work model across various regions including CO, IL, OH, and MA. Plante Moran is one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms, known for its world-class culture. This role is crucial for instilling confidence in organizations of all sizes by assuring their financial health and helping them craft business solutions.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – CO, IL, OH, MA offices
• Pay: $74000–$83000 yearly
• Mission: Assure the financial health of organizations.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Engagement: Contribute to various phases of audit and/or tax engagements.
• Execution: Perform planning, testing, research, and reporting activities.
• Preparation: Prepare compilations, reviews, compliance documents, financial statements, and benefit plans.
• Taxation: Process a range of tax types, including corporate, partnership, individual, international federal, state, and local.
• Interaction: Engage in meaningful interactions with staff at all levels and with clients.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Entry-Level Staff with a Bachelor’s degree emphasizing accounting, or a Master’s degree in accounting or tax.
• Experience: Completion of the requisite degree and supporting credits to sit for the CPA exam, with the goal of successfully obtaining a CPA license.
• Skills: Detail-oriented leadership, problem-solving, communication, and analytical abilities.