Senior Auditor, Manufacturing, Retail & Distribution Industry

Wipfli LLP; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipfli LLP is seeking an Auditor based in Madison, Wisconsin. This role involves auditing financial statements, participating in pre-audit planning, and testing internal controls. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, ideally with CPA certification or in pursuit. The position operates under a hybrid model, involving work at Wipfli offices, from home, and client sites, with 1-3 years of accounting-related experience required. Join Wipfli for a fulfilling career in accounting.

Qualifications

• Must meet educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam.
• CPA certification preferred; candidates pursuing it are considered.
• 1-3 years of accounting-related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Audit financial statements and clients' annual reports.
• Participate in pre-audit planning and assess risks.
• Identify accounting issues and perform necessary research.
• Test internal controls and make recommendations.
• Perform audits under recognized standards.
• Build relationships and communicate effectively with clients.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Client relationship management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Overview

At Wipfli, people count.

At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.

We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.

People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

This role requires a hybrid work arrangement. At Wipfli, hybrid is defined as associates regularly work in a Wipfli office, from home and at client sites. The client sites can vary locally, regionally, or nationally depending on the industry alignment. Note that scheduled meetings at the client and in the office will require in-person attendance.

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 Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) auditing standards, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
• Proactively build relationships and communicate with clients and associates.
• Teach, train, and develop incoming staff/interns.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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 at 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%

Additional Details

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email [e-mail]