Senior Auditor — Manufacturing, Retail & Distribution (Hybrid)

Wipfli; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipfli in Wisconsin is seeking an Audit Associate to join our hybrid work model. You will audit financial statements, participate in planning, and help ensure compliance with GAAS, GAAP, PCAOB, and SOX while building strong client relationships.

We welcome candidates with 1–3 years of accounting experience and a bachelor’s in accounting; CPA pursuit is encouraged. Excellent communication and organizational skills, with up to 50% travel, are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required. Must meet the 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.

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

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Wipfli in Wisconsin is seeking an Audit Associate to join our hybrid work model. You will audit financial statements, participate in planning, and help ensure compliance with GAAS, GAAP, PCAOB, and SOX while building strong client relationships.

We welcome candidates with 1–3 years of accounting experience and a bachelor’s in accounting; CPA pursuit is encouraged. Excellent communication and organizational skills, with up to 50% travel, are essential.