Risk and Accounting Advisory Services (RAAS) Consultant - Intern (2025)

Company: Plante Moran
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Location: United States, Illinois, Chicago







Make your mark.Our Risk Accounting and Advisory Services (RAAS)team focuses on our clients' critical business needs. From internal controls to process to accounting transactionsand 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's issues with business strategies. You'll be instrumental in serving our clients through risk services that have a direct impact on our client's overall business processes. Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Performing enterprise risk services for a variety of disciplines including:
  • Internal Audit
  • SOX and JSOX Compliance
  • Enterprise Risk Management Framework Development
  • Quality Assurance Review
  • Process and Internal Control Improvement
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Providing reporting assistance and analysis for engagements:
    • Documenting and testing client internal control environments
    • Identifying and analyzing potential risks and mitigation strategies
    • Preparing proposals and engagement letters
    • Develop and implement risk-assessment models and methodologies
    • Produce reports and presentations that outline findings, explaining risks and recommending changes.
    • Assist with client accounting support
    • Research markets, tools and technology
    • Technical accounting advice:
      • Assisting clients with post-merger integration of accounting activities
      • Providing short-term temporary accounting support
      • Providing counsel on implementation of new technical accounting standards into the everyday practice of an organization
      • Interacts with other practice areas within management consulting, and other practice areas including but not limited to audit, tax, wealth management and consulting. The qualifications.
        • Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, organizational, technical and analytical skills.
        • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, finance, or 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 or CIA exam, with the goal of successfully obtaining the CIA or CPA license. Our difference.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. 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. 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. Interestedapplicantsmust 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 ofqualified 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.
          
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          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. These standard offerings are effective on the first of the month following your start date. 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 balance fund, 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 Interns and Contractors the option to elect health insurance under our contingent staff medical plan as of the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment in addition to limited paid time sick time. Seasonal staff are not eligible for benefits.
          
          
          
          
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