Experienced Staff Auditor

Responsibilities

• Communicate with client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive and professional manner
• Establish and maintain effective client relationships through regular communications, including on-site visits
• Adhere to prescribed budgets and deadlines
• Develop technical competency and provide assistance to clients
• Participate in continuing professional education programs
• Serve as a trusted business advisor for clients and associates
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities in processes to enhance efficiency, recognize potential issues and/or opportunities in engagements and discuss with engagement leader
• Use data analysis skills to discover useful information and patterns to provide support in recommendations

Audit Specific

• Perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures in accordance with firm and professional standards and as directed by engagement leaders
• Communicate with engagement leaders regarding open items, testing problems, or other important matters in a timely manner
• Prepare (or review client prepared) financial statements and footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs
• Develop technical competency with GAAP and accounting procedures, especially related to assigned product line

Qualifications

• Requires a completed Bachelor Degree in Accounting
• Requires 6 - 18 months of job related experience
• Above average competency in accounting as demonstrated by college GPA; Minimum 3.2 GPA
• CAPA eligibility and actively pursuing CPA certification preferred
• Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computers skills; proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, etc.
• Experience with accounting software is a plus
• High level of organization, focus, exceptional attention to detail and strong follow-up skills

Additional Details

• Requires legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire
• Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility is subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance
• Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program
• Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 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, and travel rewards
• Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D