Experienced Staff Auditor - Manufacturing, Retail & Distribution Industry

Wipfli LLP; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health plan options

Dental and vision coverage

HSA enrollment opportunity

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with matching

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Zusammenfassung

Wipfli LLP in the United States is seeking an entry-level accounting professional for audit, review and compliance tasks. The role emphasizes building client relationships, applying GAAP knowledge, and developing technical accounting skills across product lines.

You will engage in processes from budgeting to on-site client visits, while pursuing CPA eligibility and leveraging data analytics to drive recommendations.

Qualifikationen

• Requires a completed Bachelor Degree in Accounting.
• Requires 6 - 18 months of job related experience.
• Above average competency in accounting as demonstrated by college GPA; Minimum 3.2 GPA.
• CPA eligibility and actively pursuing CPA certification preferred.
• An accounting internship experience preferred.
• Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computers skills; proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, etc.
• Experience with accounting software is a plus.
• High level of organization, focus, exceptional attention to detail and strong follow-up skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Wipfli will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status)

Aufgaben

• 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.
• Audit Specific: Communicate with engagement leaders regarding open items, testing problems, or other important matters in a timely manner.
• Audit Specific: Prepare (or review client prepared) financial statements and footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs.
• Audit Specific: Develop technical competency with GAAP and accounting procedures, especially related to assigned product line.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Verbal and written communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Jobbeschreibung

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:

• 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

Qualifications:

• Requires a completed Bachelor Degree in Accounting


• Requires 6 - 18 months of job related experience


• Above average competency in accounting as demonstrated by college GPA; Minimum 3.2 GPA


• CPA eligibility and actively pursuing CPA certification preferred


• An accounting internship experience preferred


• Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Strong computers skills; proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, etc.


• Experience with accounting software is a plus


• High level of organization, focus, exceptional attention to detail and strong follow-up skills


• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Wipfli will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status)

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 [e-mail]

Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.

Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being.

• 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans)


• dental and vision coverage


• opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution


• an Employee Assistance Program


• firm-sponsored basic life


• short and long-term disability coverage


• a 401(k) savings plan & profit share


• Firm matching contribution


• well-being incentive


• education & certification assistance


• flexible time off


• family care leave


• parental leave


• family formation benefits


• cell phone reimbursement


• travel rewards


• critical illness & accident insurance


• hospital indemnity insurance


• legal


• long‑term care


• pet insurance


• ID theft protection


• supplemental life/AD&D

\"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.