Outsourced Financial Advisory Consultant – Financial Accounting Outsourcing

Job Description

2027 Outsourced Finance and Accounting Consultant Entry Level Staff | Plante Moran

The Tone:
This is an entry-level role at Plante Moran, located in CO, IL, or MA, operating under a hybrid work model. Plante Moran stands as one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms, distinguished by its recognized world-class culture where growth and well-being are prioritized. This position is vital for the Financial Accounting Outsourcing team, providing essential accounting assistance and solutions to clients that directly impact their overall business processes and reporting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Entry Level Staff
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – CO, IL, MA
• Pay: $82000–$85000 yearly
• Team: Financial Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) team
• Mission: Provide integrated accounting solutions that help clients enable and manage growth, leverage resources, and mitigate costs and risks.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage Financial Close & Reporting: Oversee and execute monthly financial close procedures, including the preparation of balance sheets and income statements for clients.
• Perform Account Reconciliations & Analysis: Conduct detailed financial account reconciliations and perform in-depth financial statement analysis, providing observations and recommendations on fluctuations.
• Ensure Tax Compliance: Prepare and file various necessary tax forms for clients, such as sales, payroll, property tax filings, and Forms 1099.
• Optimize Processes & Systems: Evaluate client business and accounting processes and procedures, recognizing opportunities and providing recommendations for improvements to systems.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Interact and collaborate with professionals from other practice areas within Plante Moran, including audit, tax, wealth management, and general consulting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Entry-level professional with demonstrated academic success, maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Skills: Detail-oriented, problem-solving, communication, critical thinking, organizational, technical, and analytical abilities.
• Bonus: 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.