State and Local Tax (SALT) - Entry Level (2028) - On-site

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

State and Local Tax (SALT) - Entry Level (2028)

Ann Arbor, MI; Auburn Hills, MI; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; East Lansing, MI; Flint, MI; Fort Collins, CO; Grand Rapids, MI; Kalamazoo, MI; Macomb, MI; Schaumburg, IL; Southfield, MI; Toledo, OH; Traverse City, MI - On-site

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.

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.

Job Responsibilities

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:

• 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 impressive repertoire of clients.
• Deepen knowledge in state and local tax as well as federal tax.

Qualifications

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

This is an exempt position that may require some local, national, and occasional international travel.