Financial Reporting & Analysis Accountant

Financial Reporting Consultant

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Our internal firm services team focuses on the firm's critical business needs. From marketing to internal accounting and everything in between, our integrated solution approach is designed to help enable and manage growth, leverage resources, and optimize firm operations. At Plante Moran, we have the privilege of serving clients and providing consultative services as they face challenges and seek new opportunities.

Our rapid growth has created a need for a Financial Reporting Consultant in our Internal Accounting department based in Southfield, Michigan. We are seeking a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about numbers. This role will focus on building strong technical accounting expertise in financial reporting. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, enthusiastic, and enjoys team collaboration.

Your role.

• Prepare journal entries and supporting workpapers, ensuring accuracy and appropriate documentation
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements in accordance with company policies and accounting standards
• Review recurring, non-recurring, and entity-specific journal entries and related workpapers
• Perform analytical review of variances between actual results, prior year results, and annual plan
• Prepare management reports to support business and financial decision-making
• Develop ad hoc reports, financial projections, and data analysis as requested
• Assist with tax preparation activities, as needed
• Support external audit preparation, including PBC schedules and auditor inquiries
• Participate in special projects and other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned

The qualifications.

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, and/or tax
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• CPA certification preferred, but not required
• Experience working with financial reporting systems (ERP or reporting tools)
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis is a plus
• Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams

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

What makes us different?

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 we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we're able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.

Under Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $53,500.00 -$75,000.00