Senior Audit Accountant, Manufacturing and Distribution

Overview

At Wipfli, people count. Our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in flexibility, focus on relationships, and encourage each individual to follow their own path. This role requires a hybrid work arrangement linked to our Milwaukee, WI office. Hybrid is defined as associates regularly working in a Wipfli office, from home, and at client sites.

Scheduled meetings at the client and in the office will require in‑person attendance.

• Audit financial statements, quarterly financial information, and clients' annual reports.
• Take part in pre‑audit planning to assess the risk of material misstatement of financial accounts and design effective audit procedures.
• Identify accounting and audit issues and perform research to solve them.
• Test internal controls, policies, and procedures and make recommendations.
• Perform audits under GAAS, GAAP, PCAOB, AICPA auditing standards, and Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX).
• Proactively build relationships and communicate with clients and associates.
• Teach, train, and develop incoming staff or interns.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field required. Must meet the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam.
• CPA certification preferred; candidates actively pursuing CPA certification will be considered.
• 1–3 years of accounting‑related experience required.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively on multiple tasks.
• Adaptable to various levels of client complexity in people, processes, and systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel to client sites up to 50%.

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 email

Job Location:

Milwaukee, WI. Category:
Audit. Remote:
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