• Location: United States, Illinois, Chicago

Make your mark. Our management consulting team focuses on our clients’ critical business needs. From strategy to operations and everything in between, our integrated solution approach is designed to help enable and manage growth, leverage resources, and mitigate costs and risks.At Plante Moran, we have the privilege of serving clients and providing consultative services as they face challenges and seek new opportunities.
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.
Your role. Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Assisting multiple clients with their accounting and finance functions including financial close reporting and related support, on a recurring monthly basis.
• Coordinate and provide outsourced accounting services to clients by following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles or other basis of accounting.
• Create and maintain records of client financial transactions using technology including QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, and Fathom.
• Manage reconciliation of accounts and month end close processes
• Assist with special projects and resolution of client issues.
• Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.
• Provide support for audits by external entities and tax returns preparing supporting schedules, gathering information, and providing analysis as requested.
• Drafting financial reports, including annual financial statements and related disclosures
• Development of accounting and finance tools/templates for use on future client engagements
• Compiling and analyzing financial information
• Collaborating with other consultants and clients for continuous improvement recommendations
• Professional development of team members
• Relationship building

The Qualifications.

• Experience working with QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Xero, Excel and Bill.com is preferred, overall technical savvy with accounting software programs is required.
• Accounting skills necessary to generate, prepare and review general ledger, journal entries, records in accordance with GAAP, etc.
• Ability to identify variances and research questions regarding financial activity and to improve accounting processes & procedures
• Promote positive working relationships with diverse personalities/roles at all levels in the firm
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute own work on time and within budget
• Ability to work in the office as well as remotely (hybrid)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required; CPA preferred
• 3 years of accounting experience

Our difference. 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? Apply now.
This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.
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.
Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of candidates that are bilingual in Japanese 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.
The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.