Assurance Senior - Experienced

Plante Moran
Financial Services
Chicago, IL; Ann Arbor, MI; Kalamazoo, MI - On-site
Plante Moran website

Overview

Make your mark. Go beyond the numbers, do something different by developing rapport with clients and making a difference. Whether you intend to specialize or would rather gain exposure across many service lines, you won’t be limited at Plante Moran. We’ll encourage you to explore diverse opportunities to find your focus and thrive in your chosen career.

What does diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to Plante Moran? It means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities.

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 critical for individual and team development, though we’re highly supportive of leveraging opportunities to work from home for focused, quiet time when needed.

Our difference.
We are a nationally recognized public accounting, consulting, and wealth management firm, consistently ranked as one of FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.”  At Plante Moran, we live by the Golden Rule, fostering a relatively “jerk-free” culture with the lowest staff turnover rate in the industry. Our supportive network of well-rounded professionals is excited to catapult your growth and help pave your pathway to professional excellence.

Apply now. Make your mark.

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

Job Responsibilities

Your role.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

  • Technical Responsibilities
    • Perform all phases of an audit, including planning and risk identification, internal control review and testing, substantive audit procedures, engagement wrap up, and financial statement preparation/review
    • Perform other attest services including compilations and reviews
    • Research and conclude on various accounting and audit issues in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
    • Generate ideas for accounting process improvements and best practices for our clients
    • Opportunities for fellowships in other service groups, for example, management consulting, transaction due diligence, and forensic accounting
  • Relationship Building and Staff Development
    • Participate in internal and external networking events, including client meetings, industry events, etc.
    • Contribute to business expansion efforts, including proposal development and sales calls
    • Supervise and develop a team of 1-2 associates on each engagement
    • Immediate opportunity to work directly with Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners internally, and Accounting Managers, Controllers, and C-Suite individuals externally
  • Firm Contributions
    • Participate in annual CORE training program which focuses on development of core competencies to facilitate your growth at the firm
    • Opportunities to be involved in various non-billable initiatives, including on and off-campus recruiting, internal training facilitation, buddy system/mentoring program, development of thought leadership content, etc.

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years recent experience in public accounting
  • Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • CPA preferred
  • Qualified individuals must either reside in or near the area or be willing to relocate to the area for this opportunity. Client travel throughout the region, with some overnight stays may be required. Additionally, there are opportunities for overnight travel to attend firm wide trainings and events.
  • This position may be filled as an Audit Staff, Audit Senior, or Audit Manager depending on applicable experience and qualifications

How to Apply

Please apply through Plante Moran's online application (see locations below).