Assistant Controller, Outsourced Accounting, Nonprofit Industry Clients

About the role

Wipfli’s client advisory services team is seeking a Senior Accountant to support nonprofit clients. This role offers a 100% remote work arrangement and provides opportunities for growth and impact.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial reporting accuracy for assigned clients.
• Afford complex general ledgers, identifying missing transactions and trends to ensure overall accuracy.
• Guide the review and approval of account classifications.
• Review balance sheets for accuracy and facilitate follow-up.
• Cook up project tasks to ensure efficient client workflow.
• Prepare and/or review the initial draft of monthly reporting packages, including KPIs/metrics.
• Prepare and finalize month-end close.
• Maintain and update the client procedure manual to ensure appropriate process documentation.
• Prepare and/or review work papers and schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Participate in cross-collaboration with other teams/service lines, as applicable.
• Assist in estimating and managing work assignments of accountants to meet client needs and budget constraints.
• Assist in the development of best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Experience in public accounting, such as outsourced accounting or audit, preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with a focus on financial reporting and general ledger management.
• Experience with nonprofit federal grant processing and reporting required.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end close processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to project manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience with nonprofit federal grant processing and reporting required.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end close processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to project manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Skills

• Accounting principles and month-end close processes.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Project management.

Benefits

• Health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans).
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution.
• Well-being incentive.
• Education & certification assistance.
• Flexible time off.
• Family care leave.
• Parental leave.
• Family formation benefits.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Travel rewards.
• Voluntary benefit offerings including critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D.

Pay

The estimated base pay range for this role is $73,000 to $98,000 with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.

Schedule

This role offers a 100% remote work arrangement.