Senior Assistant Controller, Nonprofit — Remote

Wipfli Advisory LLC; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental and vision coverage

Enrollment in HSA

401(k) with profit sharing

Flexible time off

Family care leave

Parental leave

Education & certification assistance

Phone reimbursement

Job summary

Wipfli is seeking a Senior Accountant to support nonprofit clients with financial reporting and general ledger management in a 100% remote role.

The candidate will manage daily reporting, ensure accuracy of ledgers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet client needs and budgets. A CPA is preferred, with at least five years in public accounting or outsourced accounting environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Experience in public accounting e.g. outsourced accounting or audit preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with a focus on financial reporting and general ledger management.
• Experience with nonprofit federal grant processing and reporting required.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Financial reporting

General ledger management

Nonprofit grant reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Wipfli is seeking a Senior Accountant to support nonprofit clients with financial reporting and general ledger management in a 100% remote role.

The candidate will manage daily reporting, ensure accuracy of ledgers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet client needs and budgets. A CPA is preferred, with at least five years in public accounting or outsourced accounting environments.