Accounting Specialist

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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 a privilege of serving clients and providing consultative services as they face challenges and seek new opportunities.

Your role .

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

* Create and maintain records of client financial transactions using Intacct, Yardi and Quick Books.

* Perform daily accounting/bookkeeping activities including A/R and A/P cycles with additional duties over time

* Compile financial reports for client management, such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and other items pertinent to operation of business.

* Assist with Payroll entry.

* Verify contracts, purchase orders, and vouchers, and prepare reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.

* Reconcile and balance accounts

* Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports

* May devise, implement and manipulate manual or computer-based system for general accounting.

* May review data regarding material assets, net worth, liabilities, surplus, income, and expenditures and analyze petty cash, accounts receivable and payable, negotiable securities, and cancelled checks

* Other duties as assigned

The qualifications.

* Proficiency with MS Office software, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

* Associate's Degree in Accounting or related field is required

* Yardi accounting software experience preferred, but not required

* Think analytically to respond to complex inquiries

* Understand and apply GAAP theories and procedures

* Ability to identify and resolve financial and payroll issues

* Assist in the efforts to manage day to day activities of the engagement and effectively meet and exceed the client needs and expectations

* Enjoy complex and challenging project work and willing to work on a variety of strategic, financial, and operational projects

* Highly motivated and take ownership of personal and professional growth and development

* Ability to successfully prioritize and handle multiple tasks

* Ability to successfully interact with clients and other professionals to effectively deliver quality professional services to clients

* Client service orientation combined with creative problem solving skills; strong written and oral communication skills; the ability to work effectively as part of a team, yet function well with independent responsibilities

This is a non-exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

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…