National Tax Office & Transactional Specialist - Entry Level (2025)

Plante Moran
Financial Services
Illinois, USA; Ohio, USA; Michigan, USA; Colorado, USA - On-site
Plante Moran website

Overview

Make your mark. Whether you intend to specialize or you’d rather gain exposure across many service lines, the sky’s the limit. From day one, we invite you to make a difference—to be remarkable.

Job Responsibilities

Your role. 

You'll help instill confidence in organizations large and small by assuring their financial health. We'll give you the flexibility to craft business solutions, not just spreadsheets. Your work will include, but not be limited to:

  • Considering tax issues associated with mergers and acquisitions
  • Researching complex tax issues and write technical memorandum
  • Assisting with international tax structuring and operational issues
  • Preparing tax returns and serving as an integral part of engagement teams for clients
  • Assisting with National Tax Office functions, such as writing internal and external tax alerts on current tax developments and emerging planning techniques
  • Assisting with internal tax education function
  • Assist with handling the tax aspects of transactions
  • Meaningful interactions with staff at all levels as well as with our impressive repertoire of clients
  • Deepen knowledge in tax and tax consulting through exposure of both service lines

Qualifications

  • Strong interest in the tax law, as demonstrated by tax courses completed or planned before graduation
  • Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, and analytical skills
  • Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting; or Master's degree in accounting or tax
  • Must be pursuing a LLM, JD, or CPA license
  • Academic success (a minumum major GPA of 3.0)

How to Apply

Please apply for this position through Plante Moran's online application. Please reference your affiliation with the Evans Scholars Foundation in your resume and application. Additionally, please email your resume to Dan Puglisi, ESF Sr. Director of Career Services, once you submit an application.