Tax Associate

Job Description

Tax Associate | Plante Moran

The Tone:
This is an early career position as a Tax Associate at Plante Moran, located across multiple US regions including CO, IL, OH, and MA. Plante Moran is a large audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firm known for its distinctive “we-care” culture, which is fundamentally dedicated to fostering your growth, ensuring your well-being, and supporting your success. As a Tax Associate, you will play a crucial role in building confidence for organizations of all sizes by ensuring their financial health, developing innovative business solutions that extend far beyond mere spreadsheet management. The firm is consistently recognized as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” and prides itself on being a “jerk-free” firm with boundless opportunities for both specialization and broad exposure, empowering associates to make a tangible impact from day one. Plante Moran embraces a “Workplace for Your Day” model, prioritizing flexibility and work-life balance within a principally in-person environment, while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Multiple US Regions (CO, IL, OH, MA)
• Pay: $78000–$87000 yearly
• Mission: Ensuring the financial health of organizations of all sizes by developing and implementing comprehensive tax solutions.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Analysis: Analyze and advise on tax implications related to mergers and acquisitions, providing crucial insights for organizational financial health.
• Tax Research: Conduct in-depth research on complex tax issues, articulating findings clearly and concisely in comprehensive technical memorandums.
• Client Engagement: Prepare comprehensive tax returns and serve as a vital member of client engagement teams, collaborating with staff at all levels and diverse client portfolios.
• National Tax Office Support: Support National Tax Office functions by drafting internal and external tax alerts on current tax developments and emerging planning strategies, and contribute to internal tax education initiatives.
• International Tax Consulting: Provide assistance with international tax structuring and address operational challenges, deepening your expertise in tax and tax consulting service lines.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early career professionals with a strong demonstrated interest in tax law, evidenced by completed or planned tax courses before graduation. Requires a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting, or a Master’s degree in accounting or tax.
• Experience: This role is designed for individuals at the early stages of their careers, with an emphasis on academic excellence demonstrated by a minimum major GPA of 3.0.
• Skills: Exhibit a detail-oriented leadership approach, coupled with excellent problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills essential for navigating complex tax matters and client interactions.
• Bonus: Candidates who are currently pursuing an LL.M., J.D., or CPA license are highly valued for this position.