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Entry-Level Outsourced Finance & Accounting Consultant

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Wgaesf
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-10
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance, Tax Accountant, Accounting Manager
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance, Tax Accountant, Accounting Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 75000 USD Yearly USD 55000.00 75000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Outsourced Finance & Accounting Consultant - Entry Level

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.

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.

Job Responsibilities

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 havea 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 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

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.
Qualifications
  • Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, critical thinker, organizational, technical and analytical skills.
  • Bachelor’s degreein 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.

How to Apply

*This career opportunity and direct referral is intended for Evans Scholars.

Apply through Plante Moran's online application . Once you apply, email your resume to Dan Puglisi (ESF Sr. Director, Career Services) and include the location(s) you applied to for a direct referral.

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