Senior Auditor - Construction and Real Estate Industry
About The Position
Wipfli is hiring a Senior Auditor focused on the construction and real estate industry. The role uses a hybrid work arrangement: associates regularly work in a Wipfli office, from home, and at client sites. Client sites may be local, regional, or national, depending on industry alignment; scheduled meetings at client locations and in the office require in-person attendance. The Senior Auditor audits financial statements, quarterly financial information, and clients’ annual reports. The role participates in pre-audit planning, assesses risks of material misstatement, designs effective audit procedures, researches accounting and audit issues, tests internal controls, and makes recommendations. Audits are performed under applicable GAAS, GAAP, PCAOB, AICPA auditing standards, and SOX requirements. The position also involves building relationships and communicating with clients and associates, and teaching, training, and developing incoming staff and interns. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, with education sufficient to sit for the CPA exam, and 1–3 years of accounting-related experience. CPA certification is preferred; candidates actively pursuing certification will be considered. Travel to client sites may be required up to 50%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
- Meet the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam.
- 1–3 years of accounting-related experience.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively across multiple tasks.
- Adaptability to different levels of client complexity involving people, processes, and systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel to client sites up to 50%.
Nice To Haves
- CPA certification; candidates actively pursuing CPA certification will also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Audit financial statements, quarterly financial information, and clients’ annual reports.
- Participate in pre-audit planning, assess the risk of material misstatement, and design effective audit procedures.
- Identify accounting and audit issues and research solutions.
- Test internal controls, policies, and procedures and make recommendations.
- Perform audits under GAAS, GAAP, PCAOB, AICPA auditing standards, and SOX.
- Build relationships and communicate proactively with clients and associates.
- Teach, train, and develop incoming staff and interns.
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 and profit sharing, with 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
