Senior Accountant - Governmental Audit

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. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path. And we seek feedback openly, from all.

People matter here and they feel it.

And we value curiosity.  Curious is more than a personality trait. It’s a way of thinking. Of learning. Of working.

There’s purpose in this wonder. It makes us better. It makes us Wipfli.

If you want to be in an environment where you can make a difference — and make a professional home — Wipfli is the place for you.

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Responsibilities include:

• Respond to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive and professional manner
• Prepare client correspondence, letters, e-mail, or other communications pertaining to engagement planning and requests
• Perform audit, review, and compilation testing procedures in accordance with firm and professional standards as directed by engagement leaders
• Complete engagement programs and checklists and respond to review comments
• 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 output
• Adhere to prescribed budgets and deadlines

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide technical accounting assistance to clients
• Participate in core CPE programs
• Actively participate in community activities to develop positive relationships with community leaders and members
• Actively participate in firm sponsored events for assigned product line clients and prospects
• Participate in inventory observations as needed

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelors Degree in Accounting and CPA eligibility 
• CPA certification highly preferred required in the respective state in which they are practicing

• Knowledge of auditing standards, including the GAO's Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)

• 2-5 years of experience working with State and Local Governments is required
• Requires at least two years of job related experience in public accounting

Kathleen Hecox from our recruiting team will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect.  Kathleen sits in our Denver office and is excited to walk you through this process and discuss this opportunity. 

Wipfli supports Equal Pay for all.  In addition, in the State of Montana, we are committed to Equal Pay for Women in accordance with Executive Order 12-2016.  The pay range for this role is $51,000 - $69,000.

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, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.   #LI-KH1