Hybrid Staff Auditor: Manufacturing, Retail & Distribution

Wipfli LLP; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental and vision coverage

HSA enrollment opportunity

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with matching

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Job summary

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.

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)

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.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

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.