Senior Accountant, Outsourced Accounting - Real Estate Industry Clients
About The Position
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. Responsibilities Responsibilities: Manage day-to-day financial reporting accuracy for assigned clients Assist with 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 Coordinate 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 firm 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, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with a focus on financial reporting and general ledger management
- 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
Nice To Haves
- CPA certification preferred but not required
- Experience in the commercial real estate industry is preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day financial reporting accuracy for assigned clients
- Assist with 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
- Coordinate 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 firm 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
Benefits
- Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. 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. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
