Staff Accountant

Wipfli•Wausau, WI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wipfli is hiring a Staff Accountant for a hybrid role. Associates regularly work from a Wipfli office, from home, and at client sites. Candidates must live within 60 miles of one of the listed offices, and scheduled meetings at offices and client sites require in-person attendance. Client locations may vary locally, regionally, or nationally depending on industry alignment. The role supports clients and engagement teams through accounting, audit, review, and compliance work. The Staff Accountant communicates with clients and firm associates, maintains client relationships, meets budgets and deadlines, builds technical competency, and uses data analysis to support recommendations and identify process improvements. Audit work includes preparing or reviewing financial statements and related deliverables, carrying out testing, and applying GAAP and accounting procedures. Candidates must have a completed bachelor’s degree in accounting and 0–18 months of job-related experience. Wipfli offers a range of benefits, with eligibility dependent on annual hours expectation, position status or level, and location.

Requirements

Completed bachelor’s degree in accounting.
0–18 months of job-related experience.
Above-average accounting competency, demonstrated by college GPA; minimum 3.2 GPA.
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, exceptional attention to detail, and strong follow-up skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire; candidates who require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.
Must live within 60 miles of one of the listed offices.

Nice To Haves

CPA eligibility.
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, recognize potential issues or opportunities in engagements, and discuss them 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 engagement leader direction.
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 those related to the assigned product line.

Benefits

Paid sick leave.
Access to free, confidential counseling through an Employee Assistance Program.
Eight health plan options, including HMO and PPO plans.
Dental and vision coverage.
HSA enrollment with potential firm contribution.
Firm-sponsored basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) savings plan, profit share, 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 benefits including critical illness and accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal coverage, long-term care insurance, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D.