Experienced Staff Auditor - Manufacturing, Retail & Distribution Industry

Wipfli Advisory LLC • Southfield, MI

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Wipfli is hiring an Experienced Staff Auditor to support clients in the manufacturing, retail, and distribution industries. The position requires a hybrid work arrangement, with regular work in a Wipfli office, from home, and at client sites. Client-site locations may vary locally, regionally, or nationally according to industry alignment, and scheduled meetings at client and office locations require in-person attendance.

The auditor performs audit, review, and compliance testing procedures according to firm and professional standards and engagement-leader direction. The role also includes preparing or reviewing client-prepared financial statements and footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs. The auditor develops technical knowledge of GAAP and accounting procedures, particularly for the assigned product line, and uses data analysis to identify useful information and patterns that support recommendations.

The position involves maintaining client relationships, communicating professionally with clients and firm associates, meeting budgets and deadlines, supporting clients, participating in continuing professional education, and identifying process improvements and engagement issues or opportunities. The job requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, 6–18 months of related experience, and a minimum 3.2 college GPA. CPA eligibility and active pursuit of CPA certification are preferred. Candidates must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Completed bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 6–18 months of job-related experience.
• Minimum 3.2 college GPA and above-average accounting competency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel and Word.
• High level of organization, focus, attention to detail, and follow-up skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire, without requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• CPA eligibility and active pursuit of CPA certification.
• Accounting internship experience.
• Coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data.
• Experience with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Respond to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive, and professional manner.
• Establish and maintain effective client relationships through regular communication, 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 to clients and associates.
• Proactively identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency, and recognize and discuss potential engagement issues or opportunities with the engagement leader.
• Use data analysis to discover useful information and patterns that support recommendations.
• Perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures in accordance with firm and professional standards and as directed by engagement leaders.
• Communicate open items, testing problems, and other important matters to engagement leaders in a timely manner.
• Prepare, or review client-prepared, financial statements and footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs.
• Develop technical competency in GAAP and accounting procedures, especially as they relate to the assigned product line.

Benefits

• Eight health plan options, including HMO and PPO plans.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• HSA enrollment opportunity with potential firm contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Firm-sponsored basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan, profit sharing, and firm matching contribution.
• Well-being incentive.
• Education and certification assistance.
• Flexible time off.
• Family care leave and parental leave.
• Family formation benefits.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Travel rewards.
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal coverage, long-term care insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D coverage.
• Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and factors including individual and firm performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level