Audit Staff

Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us.

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.

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 US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and US Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
• Generate ideas for accounting process improvements and best practices for our clients
• Relationship Building
• Participate in internal networking events, collaborate and work directly with other internal colleagues and external client staff

Firm Contributions

• Participate in periodic industry and service line training programs which focus on development of core competencies to facilitate your growth at the firm
• Opportunities to be involved in various internal practice initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

The Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• 1 - 3 years of Public accounting experience of at least two busy seasons (internship experience included), or equivalent industry experience. Experience in the benefit plan industry is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Good interpersonal skills, as well as written and verbal communication skills
• Think analytically to respond to complex inquiries
• Understand and apply audit theories and procedures
• Ability to identify and resolve audit issues
• Assist in the efforts to manage day to day activities of the engagement and effectively meet and exceed the client needs and expectations
• Enjoy complex and challenging project work and willing to work on a variety of strategic, financial, and operational projects
• Highly motivated and take ownership of personal and professional growth and development
• Ability to successfully prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to successfully interact with clients and other professionals to effectively deliver quality professional services to clients
• Client service orientation combined with creative problem-solving skills; strong written and oral communication skills; the ability to work effectively as part of a team yet function well with independent responsibilities.

Position requires some Saturday work hours during busy seasons.

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.