Hybrid Senior Auditor - Client-Facing GAAS/GAAP Pro

Wipfli; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

HSA option

Flexible time off

Job summary

Wipfli in Chicago, IL seeks an Audit Associate to join our dynamic team and deliver high-quality financial audits for diverse clients. The role requires collaboration with clients and staff, and opportunities to mentor junior team members.

Hybrid work arrangement, with in-person client and office meetings as needed, supports flexibility while maintaining rigorous audit standards and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required. Must meet the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam.
• CPA certification preferred. Candidates actively pursuing CPA certification will be considered
• Requires at 1-3 years of accounting related experience.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively on multiple tasks.
• Adaptable to various levels of client complexities of people, processes, and systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel to client sites up to 50%

Responsibilities

• Audit financial statements, quarterly financial information, and clients' annual reports.
• Take part in pre-audit planning to assess risk of material misstatement and design procedures.
• Identify accounting and audit issues and perform research to solve issues.
• Test internal controls, policies, and procedures and make recommendations.
• Perform audits under GAAS, GAAP, PCAOB, AICPA auditing standards, and SOX.
• Proactively build relationships and communicate with clients and associates.
• Teach, train, and develop incoming staff/interns.

Skills

Accounting experience

Communication skills

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA exam eligibility

CPA certification preferred

Tools

GAAS

GAAP

PCAOB

AICPA

SOX

Job description

Wipfli in Chicago, IL seeks an Audit Associate to join our dynamic team and deliver high-quality financial audits for diverse clients. The role requires collaboration with clients and staff, and opportunities to mentor junior team members.

Hybrid work arrangement, with in-person client and office meetings as needed, supports flexibility while maintaining rigorous audit standards and professional growth.