Senior Auditor: Manufacturing, Retail & Distribution (Hybrid)

Wipfli; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options (HMO & PPO)

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA with potential Firm contribution

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with profit sharing and firm-m…

Education & certification assistance

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Wipfli, a leading firm, seeks an audit professional to join our Chicago-area team. The role involves auditing financial statements, planning, and testing internal controls, with opportunities to mentor staff and interact with clients.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting, CPA preferred, with 1–3 years of experience. This position requires up to 50% travel and offers a robust benefits package and career growth in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required. Must meet educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam.
• 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 the risk of material misstatement of financial accounts to design effective audit procedures.
• Identify accounting and audit issues and perform research to solve issues.
• Responsible for testing internal controls, policies, and procedures and making 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

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA certification preferred

Job description

Wipfli, a leading firm, seeks an audit professional to join our Chicago-area team. The role involves auditing financial statements, planning, and testing internal controls, with opportunities to mentor staff and interact with clients.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting, CPA preferred, with 1–3 years of experience. This position requires up to 50% travel and offers a robust benefits package and career growth in a hybrid work environment.