Experienced Staff Accountant

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: 

• Communicate with client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive and professional manner
• Establish and maintain effective client relationships through regular communications, 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 for clients and associates
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities in processes to enhance efficiency, recognize potential issues and/or opportunities in engagements and discuss with engagement leader
• Use data analysis skills to discover useful information and patterns to provide support in recommendations

Tax Specific:

• Prepare individual, business and fiduciary tax returns and projections in accordance with firm and professional standards as directed by engagement leaders
• Understand and effectively use current tax and accounting software applications
• Research tax related issues and other related financial reports
• Perform a limited number of tax return interviews as needed

Audit Specific:

• Perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures in accordance with firm and professional standards and as directed by engagement leaders
• Communicate with engagement leaders regarding open items, testing problems, or other important matters in a timely manner
• Prepare (or review client prepared) financial statements and footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs
• Develop technical competency with GAAP and accounting procedures, especially related to assigned product line

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor Degree in Accounting
• Above average competency in accounting as demonstrated by college GPA; Minimum 3.2 GPA
• CPA eligibility preferred
• Requires 0 - 3 years of job related experience
• An accounting internship experience preferred
• Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computers skills; proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, etc.
• Experience with accounting software is a plus
• 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. Wipfli will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status)

 

Additional Details

Additional Details:

 

This role requires a hybrid work arrangement.  At Wipfli, hybrid is defined as associates regularly work in a Wipfli office, from home and at client sites.  The client sites can vary locally, regionally, or nationally depending on the industry alignment. Note that scheduled meetings at the client and in the office will require in-person attendance.

 

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

 

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at hr@wipfli.com  

 

Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Benefit offerings include paid sick leave; access to free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program.  

 

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 contribu