Senior Auditor, Manufacturing, Retail & Distribution Industry
About The Position
Wipfli is hiring a Senior Auditor supporting clients in the manufacturing, retail, and distribution industries. The role uses 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, and scheduled meetings at client and office locations require in-person attendance. Travel to client sites may be required up to 50%. The auditor performs financial statement and related audits, assesses risk, researches accounting and auditing issues, evaluates internal controls, and communicates with clients and colleagues. The role also includes teaching, training, and developing incoming staff and interns.
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.
- Ability to adapt to varying 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 is preferred; candidates actively pursuing CPA certification will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Audit financial statements, quarterly financial information, and clients’ annual reports.
- Participate in pre-audit planning to 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, 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, ID 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
