Financial Reporting Accountant

Financial Reporting Consultant 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. Our internal firm services team focuses on the firm's critical business needs. From marketing to internal accounting and everything in between, our integrated solution approach is designed to help enable and manage growth, leverage resources, and optimize firm operations. At Plante Moran, we have the privilege of serving clients and providing consultative services as they face challenges and seek new opportunities. Our rapid growth has created a need for a Financial Reporting Consultant in our Internal Accounting department based in Southfield, Michigan. We are seeking a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about numbers. This role will focus on building strong technical accounting expertise in financial reporting. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, enthusiastic, and enjoys team collaboration. Your work will include, but not be limited to: Prepare journal entries and supporting workpapers, ensuring accuracy and appropriate documentation Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements in accordance with company policies and accounting standards Review recurring, non-recurring, and entity-specific journal entries and related workpapers Perform analytical review of variances between actual results, prior year results, and annual plan Prepare management reports to support business and financial decision-making Develop ad hoc reports, financial projections, and data analysis as requested Assist with tax preparation activities, as needed Support external audit preparation, including PBC schedules and auditor inquiries Participate in special projects and other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned The qualifications: Minimum 25 years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, and/or tax Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required CPA certification preferred, but not required Experience working with financial reporting systems (ERP or reporting tools) Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis is a plus Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word Demonstrated strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week. 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 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. 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. We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 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. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time. The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $53,500.00 -$75,000.00 Our founders often referred to our firm as "a people firm disguised as an accounting firm." Why? Because people are at the core of everything we do, and our firm was built on values and principles that support this philosophy to this day.

Created: 2026-04-09