Senior Auditor, Manufacturing & Distribution (Hybrid)

Wipfli; South Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipfli is seeking a staff auditor in a hybrid role based in or near South Portland, Maine. The position emphasizes delivering quality audit services, building client relationships, and mentoring junior staff.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA consideration, and 1–3 years of accounting experience. Travel to client sites up to 50% is expected, with flexibility and professional growth opportunities within Wipfli.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• CPA certification preferred. Candidates actively pursuing CPA certification 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 financial information, and clients' annual reports.
• Take part in pre-audit planning to assess risk of material misstatement.
• 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 auditing standards, and SOX.
• Proactively build relationships and communicate with clients and associates.
• Teach, train, and develop incoming staff/interns.

Skills

Audit proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

CPA path

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA certification (preferred)

Job description

Wipfli is seeking a staff auditor in a hybrid role based in or near South Portland, Maine. The position emphasizes delivering quality audit services, building client relationships, and mentoring junior staff.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA consideration, and 1–3 years of accounting experience. Travel to client sites up to 50% is expected, with flexibility and professional growth opportunities within Wipfli.