Tax Consultant

Job Description

Tax Consultant | Plante Moran

The Tone:
This is an early career Tax Consultant role at Plante Moran, located in various regions including Chicago, IL, with a hybrid work model that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration. Plante Moran is a leading advisory firm focused on helping organizations maintain financial health by ensuring compliance with tax regulations and developing strategic tax solutions. This role is crucial in supporting clients, from small businesses to large enterprises, in navigating complex tax landscapes. Joining a firm renowned for its “we-care” and “jerk-free” culture, consistently recognized by Fortune Magazine as a “100 Best Companies to Work For,” you will contribute directly to client success from day one within a supportive environment that prioritizes employee growth, well-being, and broad exposure across service lines. The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an inclusive environment where all staff can succeed.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
• Pay: $78000–$87000 yearly
• Team: Tax team
• Mission: Instrumental in providing financial health assurance to clients by crafting business solutions beyond mere spreadsheet management.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Transaction Analysis: Analyze and address tax issues that arise during mergers, acquisitions, and various other significant business transactions.
• Tax Research: Conduct in-depth research on complex tax issues and draft clear, comprehensive technical memorandums.
• International Tax Support: Assist with international tax structuring and resolve operational concerns for clients with global operations.
• Compliance & Client Engagement: Prepare accurate tax returns and actively participate as a key member of client engagement teams.
• Knowledge Development: Support National Tax Office functions by writing tax alerts on current developments and assisting with internal tax education initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early career professional holding a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting, OR a Master’s degree in accounting or tax. Candidates must demonstrate a strong interest in tax law, evidenced by completed or planned tax courses before graduation.
• Experience: No specific prior professional experience is required, but candidates must be actively pursuing an LLM, JD, or CPA license. A minimum major GPA of 3.0 is also required.
• Skills: Possess excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication abilities. This role requires a detail-oriented individual capable of leadership within a team setting.