Senior Accounting Consultant

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Job Summary

Provide bookkeeping and accounting services to clients. Responsibilities include managing recurring client engagements, assisting with special projects, and resolving client issues as needed.

Your Role

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Assisting multiple clients with their accounting and finance functions including financial close reporting and related support, on a recurring monthly basis.
• Create and maintain records of client financial transactions using technology including QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, and Fathom.
• Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare accurate financial reports.
• Support audits and tax return preparation by creating supporting schedules, gathering information, and providing analysis as requested.
• Manage reconciliation of accounts and month end close processes.
• Assist with special projects and resolution of client issues.
• Collaborating with other consultants and clients for continuous improvement recommendations.
• Professional development of team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Qualifications

• Experience working with QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Excel and Bill.com is preferred, overall technical savvy with accounting software programs is required.
• Accounting skills necessary to generate, prepare and review general ledger, journal entries, accounting records in accordance with GAAP and other basis of accounting.
• Ability to identify variances and research questions regarding financial activity and to improve accounting processes & procedures.
• Promote positive working relationships with diverse personalities/roles at all levels in the firm.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute own work on time and within budget.
• Ability to work in the office as well as remotely (hybrid).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• CPA preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Associates Degree in Accounting or related field is required.

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.

Compensation information posted is based on a position being located in the state of CO, IL, or MA. Please review the position location for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range for their position, as compensation decisions are determined through 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 market-based starting salaries that are consistent across 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 IL, MA or CO is: $40.00 - $55.00 an hour