Make your mark. Go beyond the numbers, do something different by developing rapport with clients and making a difference. Whether you intend to specialize or would rather gain exposure across many service lines, you won’t be limited at Plante Moran. We’ll encourage you to explore diverse opportunities to find your focus and thrive in your chosen career.
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:
Technical Responsibilities Review returns for partnership, corporate, and individual tax clients, including federal, foreign, state and local tax returns, estimated payments and extensions, and assisting with Federal and State tax audits Determine appropriate tax objectives, scope and methodology and actively participate in decision making with client's management to understand the broader impact of current decisions and possible solutions Identify tax solutions and opportunities for clients including federal or state credits or items generated from tax law changes Effectively leverage available technology (i.e. CCH Axcess) and other resources to maximize technical application to project, and holds the engagement team to the same standard Serve as the primary engagement manager with economic responsibilities for billing, realization and collections Relationship Building and Staff Development Participate in internal and external networking events, including client meetings, industry events, etc. Contribute to business expansion efforts, including proposal development and sales calls Supervise and develop a team of 1-2 associates on each engagement in the areas of client engagement management and applied technical tax knowledge Immediate opportunity to work directly with Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners internally, and Accounting Managers, Controllers, and C-Suite individuals externally Firm Contributions Participate in annual CORE training program which focuses on development of core competencies to facilitate your growth at the firm Opportunities to be involved in various non-billable initiatives, including on and off-campus recruiting, internal training facilitation, buddy system/mentoring program, development of thought leadership content, etc.
The qualifications.
5 years experience in public accounting Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting CPA or Bar License required Qualified individuals must either reside in or near the Kalamazoo, Michigan area or be willing to relocate to the area for this opportunity. Client travel throughout the region, with some overnight stays may be required. Additionally, there are opportunities for overnight travel to attend firm wide trainings and events
