Experienced Staff Auditor - Manufacturing, Retail & Distribution Industry

Overview

At Wipfli, people count.

At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.

We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.

People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

This role requires a hybrid work arrangement.  At Wipfli, hybrid is defined as associates regularly work in a Wipfli office, from home and at client sites.  The client sites can vary locally, regionally, or nationally depending on the industry alignment. Note that scheduled meetings at the client and in the office will require in-person attendance.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities: 

• Communicate with client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive and professional manner
• Establish and maintain effective client relationships through regular communications, including on-site visits
• Adhere to prescribed budgets and deadlines
• Develop technical competency and provide assistance to clients
• Participate in continuing professional education programs
• Serve as a trusted business advisor for clients and associates
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities in processes to enhance efficiency, recognize potential issues and/or opportunities in engagements and discuss with engagement leader
• Use data analysis skills to discover useful information and patterns to provide support in recommendations

Audit Specific:

• Perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures in accordance with firm and professional standards and as directed by engagement leaders
• Communicate with engagement leaders regarding open items, testing problems, or other important matters in a timely manner
• Prepare (or review client prepared) financial statements and footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs
• Develop technical competency with GAAP and accounting procedures, especially related to assigned product line

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelors or Master’s degree in Accounting (completion of corporate or individual taxation class is required)

• Above average knowledge in accounting as demonstrated by college GPA; Preferred 3.0 GPA or higher 

• Working towards eligibility to sit for CPA exam upon graduation
• Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data
• Ability to think independently and make good decisions based on education and experience
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with clients and staff
• Ability to prioritize work, follow through on requests, take initiative and meet deadlines
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the position at the time of hire and must not require employment-based immigration sponsorship or other immigration-related employer assistance now or in the future. Wipfli will not sponsor, petition for, or provide employer assistance to obtain, maintain, extend, or change employment authorization or immigration status for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, H-1B, TN, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, and STEM OPT.

Mary Jo Ferris, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect! 

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Additional Details

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [email protected]

"Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

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