Senior Accountant - Outsourced Accounting - Tribal Clients

Wipfli LLP; United States; Remote; USD 66,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipfli LLP seeks an experienced professional for a financial accounting role focused on providing exceptional client service primarily to tribal governments. This opportunity involves responsibilities such as general ledger preparation, audit readiness, and client relationship management, ideal for candidates with strong accounting backgrounds. The firm values flexibility, professional development, and offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

8 health plan options

401(k) savings plan & profit share

Flexible time off

Education & certification assistance

Family care leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in public accounting/auditing preferred.
• Experience with Tribal government or casino enterprises preferred.
• Knowledge with Uniform Guidance (or CFR 200) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalize month end close.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients.
• Prepare and review workpapers to ensure audit readiness.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Client Relationship Management

Audit Readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

MIB

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.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• General ledger preparation, reconciliation and transactional level review, financial reporting for review for tribal government clients
• Prepare and finalize month end close
• Prepare and/or review workpapers and schedules to ensure audit readiness
• Provide onsite services as requested by client
• Participate in cross utilization of teams and/or lead software implementations, conversions and setups as assigned
• Completion and/or review of debt, assets, gaming revenue, grantworkpapers
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and their personnel
• Obtain client expectations from management team and develop plan to meet client expectations
• Act as a Peer Advisor and mentor for new staff and provide valuable feedback

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance required
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting/auditing (private accounting if outsourced) preferred
• Experience working with Tribal government or casino enterprises preferred
• Knowledge with Uniform Guidance (or CFR 200) is preferred
• Experience with Sage Intacct and MIB is preferred
• Approximately up to 10% travel is required to client sites in the midwest to western US

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

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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 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 [e-mail]

Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $66,000 to $109,000 with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.

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. 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.