Senior Accounting Consultant

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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.

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.

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 Quick Books, Quick Books Online, , and Fathom.
• Manage reconciliation of accounts and month end close processes.
• Assist with special projects and resolution of client issues.
• Apply 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.

• Experience working with Quick Books, Quick Books Online, Xero, Excel and  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.

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

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…