Senior Auditor, Governmental Industry

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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, focus on relationships, and 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.

This role requires a hybrid work arrangement. At Wipfli, hybrid is defined as associates regularly working 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.

• 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 to design effective audit procedures.
• Identify accounting and audit issues and perform research to solve issues.
• Responsible for testing internal controls, policies, and procedures and making recommendations.
• Perform audits under GAAS, GAAP, PCAOB, AICPA auditing standards, and SOX.
• Proactively build relationships and communicate with clients and associates.
• Teach, train, and develop incoming staff/interns.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or 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.
• Requires 1‑3 years of accounting related experience.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively on multiple tasks.
• Adaptable to various levels of client complexities of people, processes, and systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel to client sites up to 50%.

Mary Jo Ferris, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her Linked In page to connect!

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 send us an email at .

Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation. The estimated base pay range for this role is $72,900 to $109,300. Salary depends on location, skills, experience, and other factors. Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and firm performance.

Wipfli offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, vision coverage, HSA enrollment, Employee Assistance Program, life and disability coverage, 401(k) savings plan with profit share and firm matching, well‑being incentive, education and certification assistance, flexible time off, family care and parental leave, cell phone reimbursement, travel rewards, and voluntary benefits such as critical illness insurance, legal services, long‑term care, pet insurance,  protection, and supplemental life/AD&D.

Eligibility for all benefit programs depends on annual hours expectation, position status, level, and location.

Wipfli operates under the brand name "Wipfli" for its professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries practice in an alternative structure following AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm providing attest services;
Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and consulting services. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

Location:

Chicago, IL. Hybrid arrangement. The position is full‑time, mid‑senior level, accounting/auditing, and finance.