Senior Auditor - Insurance (Hybrid, CPA Path)

Wipfli; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental and vision coverage

HSA enrollment

Life and disability coverage

401(k) with profit sharing

Well-being incentive

Education & certification assistance

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Family care leave

Travel rewards

Pet insurance

Job summary

Wipfli is seeking an Audit professional in a hybrid role based in the Chicago area. The candidate will audit financial statements and client reports, participate in planning, and identify accounting issues in compliance with GAAS, GAAP, PCAOB, and AICPA standards.

The role requires 1–3 years of accounting experience, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and strong communication skills. CPA is preferred, and travel to client sites up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required.
• CPA certification preferred; candidates actively pursuing CPA will be considered.
• Requires 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 information, and clients’ annual reports.
• Participate in pre-audit planning to assess risk and design effective audit 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 audits, and SOX.
• Proactively build relationships and communicate with clients and associates.
• Teach, train, and develop incoming staff/interns.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Public-speaking

Travel up to 50%

Prioritization and organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

Wipfli is seeking an Audit professional in a hybrid role based in the Chicago area. The candidate will audit financial statements and client reports, participate in planning, and identify accounting issues in compliance with GAAS, GAAP, PCAOB, and AICPA standards.

The role requires 1–3 years of accounting experience, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and strong communication skills. CPA is preferred, and travel to client sites up to 50% is expected.