2026 State and Local Tax (SALT) Entry Level Staff

Plante Moran is one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms, committed to a culture of growth and inclusion. The role involves providing tax consulting services specific to state and local taxes, preparing tax returns, and conducting research on complex tax issues. Responsibilities Providing tax consulting services specific to state and local taxes, including income, franchise, sales and use, gross receipts and personal property taxes Preparing tax returns such as state and local income and franchise tax returns Writing internal and external tax alerts on current tax developments and emerging planning techniques Researching complex tax issues and writing technical memorandum Developing meaningful interactions with staff at all levels as well as with our impressive repertoire of clients Deepen knowledge in state and local tax as well as federal tax Skills Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, and analytical skills Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting; or Master's degree in accounting or tax Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0) Must be pursuing a LLM, JD, or CPA license 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 Meal reimbursement for business-related use Pension plan Discretionary bonus plan Health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time Company Overview Plante Moran is an accounting and business advisory firm that offers audit, accounting, tax, and business advisory consulting services. It was founded in 1924, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is