Tax Consultant – Tax Incentives Consulting

Job Description

2027 Tax Solutions Group Entry Level Staff | Plante Moran

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Plante Moran, located across various regions including CO, IL, OH, and MA, operating under a flexible, principally in-person model designed for balance and development. Plante Moran stands as one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms, recognized for its world-class, “we-care” culture, commitment to staff growth, and consistent ranking among Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” This entry-level position is vital for instilling confidence in organizations, both large and small, by assuring their financial health through specialized tax solutions. You will contribute to a firm that prioritizes your success and offers broad opportunities for professional development.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person – CO, IL, OH, MA regions (flexible model)
• Pay: $74,000.00–$83,000.00 yearly
• Mission: Assure the financial health of organizations large and small by crafting business solutions.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Project Delivery: Execute and manage specific tax projects, including detailed work on cost segregation, analysis of fixed asset recovery periods, capitalization versus expense assessments, R&D tax credit calculations, and domestic producer activities deductions for clients.
• Client Issue Resolution: Engage directly with clients to proactively identify and resolve emerging issues, developing tailored business solutions that extend beyond basic spreadsheet analysis.
• Regulatory Expertise: Continuously maintain and deepen a current understanding of all relevant tax codes, regulations, and administrative pronouncements, ensuring comprehensive knowledge of tax incentives affecting clients.
• Professional Networking: Actively develop and nurture professional relationships with both clients and internal staff, participating in various networking and business development activities to expand the firm’s reach.
• Compliance Documentation: Provide essential assistance to clients, ensuring meticulous and proper documentation of all applicable tax credits and deductions in full accordance with strict IRS regulations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level professional with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a Master’s degree in accounting or tax, emphasizing a strong foundation in financial principles.
• Experience: Demonstrated academic success, maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Possess the necessary academic credits and qualifications to sit for the CPA exam, with a clear commitment to successfully obtaining the CPA license.
• Skills: Exhibit strong detail-oriented capabilities, effective problem-solving skills, clear and concise communication abilities, and robust analytical reasoning for complex financial scenarios.