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Plante Moran

2027 Finance and Accounting Advisory Services Consulting Internship

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Chicago, IL, USA
36K-36K Hourly
Internship
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
36K-36K Hourly
Internship
Finance and accounting advisory intern supporting client engagements through financial statement evaluation, GAAP compliance, reporting packages, liquidity management reporting, finance tool development, process improvement recommendations, and implementation of accounting standards. The role involves collaborating with consultants and clients, analyzing KPIs and trends, and assisting with internal and external reporting. Candidates must be pursuing an accounting or finance degree, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate strong analytical, communication, organizational, and technical skills.
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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 Risk Accounting and Advisory Services (RAAS) team focuses on our clients’ critical business needs. From internal controls to processes to accounting transactions and everything in between, our integrated solution approach is designed to help enable and manage growth, leverage resources, and mitigate costs and risks.

Your role.

As you venture into figuring out the major business drivers, we’ll give you the flexibility to integrate people issues with business strategies. You’ll be instrumental in serving our clients through services that have a direct impact on our client's overall business. Your work will include, but not be limited to:

  • Evaluating reported financial statements for compliance with GAAP and developing standardized daily/weekly/monthly financial reporting packages (including KPIs and trend analysis)
  • Developing and assisting with internal/external liquidity management reporting requirements
  • Development of accounting and finance tools/templates for use on future client engagements
  • Collaborating with other consultants and clients for continuous improvement recommendations
  • Helping consulting teams implement GAAP standards at clients (e.g. ASC606, ASC842, ASC805, cash to GAAP conversion)

The qualifications.

  • Pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with a minor in accounting, or a related field.
  • Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
  • Preferred: On track to complete the requisite degree and supporting credits to sit for the CPA exam, with the goal of successfully obtaining your CPA license.
  • Detail-oriented leader with problem-solving, communication, critical thinking, organizational, and technical skills.
  • Preferred: Proficiency with Excel

This is a non-exempt position and may require work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week. This position may require some local, national, and occasional international travel.

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.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. 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 reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $36.00 - $36.00

Plante Moran Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

10 S. Riverside Plaza, 9th Floor, Chicago, IL, United States, 60606

Plante Moran Elgin, Illinois, USA Office

Elgin, United States

Plante Moran Schaumburg, Illinois, USA Office

Schaumburg, United States

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