Senior Accountant - Outsourced Accounting Services

Wipfli; Naperville (IL); Remote; USD 66,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a detail-oriented accounting professional to manage financial reporting for diverse clients. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely while collaborating with various teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial processes. You will leverage your analytical and problem-solving skills to guide account classifications and maintain comprehensive documentation. With a commitment to flexibility and professional growth, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your well-being.

Benefits

Health Plan Options

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

Flexible Time Off

Parental Leave

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Travel Rewards

Qualifications

• 2+ years of public accounting or construction industry experience required.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end close processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial reporting accuracy for assigned clients.
• Prepare and finalize month-end close and reporting packages.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Accounting Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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 position can be worked 100% remote.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day financial reporting accuracy for assigned clients.
• Assist with complex general ledgers, identifying missing transactions and trends to ensure overall accuracy.
• Guide the review and approval of account classifications.
• Review balance sheets for accuracy and facilitate follow-up.
• Coordinate project tasks to ensure efficient client workflow.
• Prepare and/or review the initial draft of monthly reporting packages, including KPIs/metrics.
• Prepare and finalize month-end close.
• Maintain and update the client procedure manual to ensure appropriate process documentation.
• Prepare and/or review work papers and schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Participate in cross-collaboration with other teams/service lines, as applicable.
• Assist in estimating and managing work assignments of accountants to meet client needs and budget constraints.
• Assist in the development of best practices.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 2+ years of public accounting or construction industry experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with a focus on financial reporting and general ledger management.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end close processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to project manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Christine Villicana from Wipfli’s recruiting team will be guiding you through this process. Visit her at Christine Villicana LinkedIn to connect!

Additional Details

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 identity, 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].

Wipfli supports equal pay for equal work and values each candidate’s unique experiences and skill sets. The estimated pay range for this position is: $66,000 to $109,000. Compensation within the range is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, individuals' skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications, business needs and applicable employment laws.

Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location. Wipfli offers flexibility for many positions to be performed remotely; please discuss your work preferences with your recruiter during the interview process.