Experienced Staff Accountant

At Wipfli, people count. The way you think makes you different. At Wipfli, we embrace that. Our inclusive culture provides a space for everyone to have a voice. Our growing number of DEI resource groups celebrate diversity and champion awareness throughout Wipfli. We’re also focused on helping you achieve success with balance. From hybrid schedules and flexible time off to training programs and mental wellness initiatives, we take care of our team. If you want to be in an environment where you can grow, feed your curiosity and make a difference, Wipfli is the place for you.Responsibilities

Communicate with client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive and professional mannerEstablish and maintain effective client relationships through regular communications, including on-site visitsAdhere to prescribed budgets and deadlinesDevelop technical aptitude and provide assistance to clientsParticipate in continuing professional education programsServe as a trusted business advisor for clients and associatesProactively identify improvement opportunities in processes to enhance efficiency. Recognize potential issues and/or opportunities in engagements and discuss with engagement headUse data analysis skills to discover useful information and patterns to provide support in recommendationsTax Specific

Prepare individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns and projections in accordance with firm and professional standardsUnderstand and effectively use current tax and accounting software applicationsResearch tax related issues and other related financial reportsPerform a limited number of tax return interviews as neededAudit Specific

Perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures in accordance with firm and professional standardsCommunicate with engagement managers regarding open items, testing problems, or other important mattersPrepare (or review client prepared) financial statements and footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputsDevelop technical expertise with GAAP and accounting procedures, related to assigned product lineQualifications

Requires a Bachelor Degree in AccountingAbove average knowledge in accounting as demonstrated by college GPA; Preferred 3.0 GPA or higherCPA eligibility preferredRequires 6 - 18 months of job related experienceAn accounting internship experience preferredPreferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big DataProven written and verbal communication skillsExcellent computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, etc.Experience with accounting software is a plusHigh level of organization, focus, exceptional attention to detail and strong follow-up skillsPlease note these roles are for an in-person or hybrid environment. We are not offering remote work for this position at this time.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 identity, citizenship status, 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

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