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Senior Audit Accountant, Nonprofit

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• 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 Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) auditing standards, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).• Proactively build relationships and communicate with clients and associates.• Teach, train, and develop incoming staff/interns.Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.• Requires at 1-3 years of accounting related experience.• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively on multiple tasks.• CPA or CPA eligibility required.• Adaptable to various levels of client complexities of people, processes, and systems.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.• Ability to travel to client sites.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

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What You Should Know About Senior Audit Accountant, Nonprofit, Wipfli

If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in the nonprofit sector, Wipfli is seeking a Senior Audit Accountant to join our Bedford, NH team. Here at Wipfli, we believe that our people are the heart of our success, and we cultivate an environment that values flexibility, relationships, and personal growth. As a Senior Audit Accountant, you will take charge of auditing financial statements, annual reports, and quarterly financial information. You'll engage in pre-audit planning, assess potential risks, and craft effective audit procedures to ensure accuracy in financial reporting. Your role will also involve identifying and resolving accounting and audit issues, while conducting thorough testing of internal controls and procedures. We'll rely on your expertise in Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), alongside your ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues. An essential part of your responsibilities will be mentoring and training junior staff and interns, fostering their professional development within Wipfli. If you possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and have 1-3 years of relevant experience, along with CPA eligibility, we would love to hear from you. This is more than just a job; it’s a career-defining opportunity within a supportive community. Join us as we strive for extraordinary results together!

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What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Audit Accountant at Wipfli?

As a Senior Audit Accountant at Wipfli, your main responsibilities will include auditing financial statements, conducting quarterly financial assessments, and participating in pre-audit planning. You'll play a critical role in assessing risks, identifying accounting issues, conducting internal control tests, and ensuring compliance with auditing standards like GAAP, GAAS, and SOX.