Tax Consultant

Job Description

2027 Tax Solutions Group Entry Level Staff | Plante Moran

The Tone:
This is an entry-level, hybrid role at Plante Moran, one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. The company prides itself on a “we-care” culture, fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes growth, well-being, and success for its staff, and has been consistently recognized by Fortune Magazine. This position is vital for instilling confidence in organizations of all sizes by assuring their financial health and helping them navigate complex tax landscapes, ultimately enabling clients to achieve their business objectives within a supportive and inclusive environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – CO, IL, OH, MA
• Pay: $74000–$83000 yearly
• Mission: Assure the financial health of organizations large and small by crafting tax business solutions and providing consulting expertise.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Project Leadership: Focus on projects related to cost segregation, optimizing fixed asset recovery periods, conducting capitalization versus expense analysis, identifying R&D tax credits, and assessing domestic producer activities deduction.
• Client Issue Resolution: Work directly with clients to identify emerging issues and apply effective solutions as they arise, ensuring their financial health and compliance.
• Regulatory Expertise: Maintain a current and comprehensive understanding of all relevant tax codes, regulations, and administrative pronouncements that impact client tax incentives.
• Relationship Development: Develop strong professional relationships with both clients and internal staff, actively participating in networking and business development activities to expand firm opportunities.
• Compliance Documentation: Assist clients in ensuring the meticulous and proper documentation of all claimed tax credits and deductions in strict accordance with IRS regulations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This entry-level position requires a Bachelor’s degree with a primary emphasis in accounting, or alternatively, a Master’s degree specifically in accounting or tax.
• Experience: Candidates must demonstrate strong academic success, evidenced by a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Additionally, applicants need to have completed the requisite degree and supporting credits that qualify them to sit for the CPA exam, with a clear and active goal of successfully obtaining their CPA license.
• Skills: Essential skills include strong attention to detail, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and excellent problem-solving, communication, and analytical abilities.