Plante Moran · 4 days ago
Senior Accounting Consultant
Plante Moran is a leading management consulting firm dedicated to supporting clients through critical business needs. The Senior Accounting Consultant will assist clients with their accounting and finance functions, manage financial reporting, and provide support for audits, all while fostering relationships and promoting team development.
AccountingConsultingFinancial ServicesInsuranceTax ConsultingWealth Management
Responsibilities
Assisting multiple clients with their accounting and finance functions including financial close reporting and related support, on a recurring monthly basis
Coordinate and provide outsourced accounting services to clients by following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles or other basis of accounting
Create and maintain records of client financial transactions using technology including QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, and Fathom
Manage reconciliation of accounts and month end close processes
Assist with special projects and resolution of client issues
Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports
Provide support for audits by external entities and tax returns preparing supporting schedules, gathering information, and providing analysis as requested
Drafting financial reports, including annual financial statements and related disclosures
Development of accounting and finance tools/templates for use on future client engagements
Compiling and analyzing financial information
Collaborating with other consultants and clients for continuous improvement recommendations
Professional development of team members
Relationship building
Qualification
Required
Overall technical savvy with accounting software programs is required
Accounting skills necessary to generate, prepare and review general ledger, journal entries, records in accordance with GAAP, etc
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
Demonstrated ability to plan and execute own work on time and within budget
Ability to work in the office as well as remotely (hybrid)
Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required
3+ years of accounting experience
Preferred
Experience working with QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Xero, Excel and Bill.com is preferred
CPA preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Flexible Time Off
Various pre-determined holidays
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
Some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time
Company
Plante Moran
Plante Moran is an accounting and business advisory firm that offers audit, accounting, tax, and business advisory consulting services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-10-21
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