2027 Outsourced Finance and Accounting Consultant Entry Level Staff

Posted One Month Ago
2 Locations
In-Office
82K-85K Annually
Entry level
Professional Services
The Role
Provides recurring outsourced accounting and financial advisory services, including monthly close, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation and analysis, tax filings, and 1099 filings. Evaluates accounting processes and systems, recommends improvements, and collaborates with audit, tax, wealth management, and consulting teams. Requires strong analytical, organizational, communication, problem-solving, and technical skills.
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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.

Our Financial Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) team focuses on our clients’ critical accounting needs. From internal controls to process to accounting transactions and everything in between, our integrated solution approach is designed to help enable and manage growth, leverage resources, and mitigate costs and risks.

Your role.    

As an outsourced financial advisory consultant, you’ll work in a team to provide accounting assistance to clients on an ongoing, recurring basis. You’ll be instrumental in serving our clients through accounting solutions that have a direct impact on our client’s overall business processes and reporting. Your work will include, but not be limited to: 

Accounting and financial advisory services:

  • Monthly financial close

  • Financial account reconciliations

  • Financial statement analysis and fluctuation observations and recommendations

  • Preparation of balance sheets and income statements

  • Preparation of sales/payroll/property tax filings

  • Preparation and filing of Forms 1099

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Evaluation of business and accounting processes and procedures:

  • Recognize and provide recommendations for improvements to accounting processes and systems​

  • Interact with other practice areas within management consulting and other practice areas including but not limited to audit, tax, wealth management and consulting. 

 

The qualifications. 

  • Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, critical thinker, organizational, technical and analytical skills.

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, or related field.

  • Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).

  • Preferred: On track to complete the requisite 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? Apply now.

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. 

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, 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 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.    
 

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

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.

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.

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.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL and MA is: $82,000.00 - $85,000.00

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, or a related field
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Detail-oriented, problem-solving, communication, critical-thinking, organizational, technical, and analytical skills
  • On track to complete the requisite degree and credits to sit for the CPA exam and pursue CPA licensure
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, except qualified bilingual Japanese-English or Chinese-English candidates

Plante Moran Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Plante Moran and has not been reviewed or approved by Plante Moran.

  • Pay Growth & Progression — Pay is considered to improve with advancement, and feedback suggests annual increases can be strong at higher levels. This creates a clearer path to better earnings over time despite mixed views at earlier stages.
  • Parental & Family Support — New parents receive fully paid leave, with birthing parents able to extend paid time through maternity disability benefits. Policies can combine to allow a longer period away from work when needed.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A dedicated Balance Fund helps offset everyday life costs like childcare, fitness, and home services. Flexible arrangements such as telecommuting, compressed workweeks, and part-time schedules are available when roles allow.

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The Company
HQ: Southfield, MI
2,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1924

What We Do

Founded in 1924, Plante Moran is among the nation's largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms, providing clients with financial, human capital, operations improvement, strategic planning, technology selection and implementation, and wealth management services. The firm has a staff of more than 2,000 professionals, including mo

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