Experienced Staff Accountant

We greatly appreciate your referral, and we look forward to reviewing the qualifications of the candidate you've recommended. Here's a brief overview of the process: After you've completed this referral form, your recommended candidate will be directed to apply for the specific role through our website. This step is crucial for Wipfli to remain compliant with federal laws and to ensure a fair and transparent selection process. Once their application is received, our Talent Acquisition team will evaluate their qualifications, including how well they align with the requirements of the role and the broader needs of our organization. Your referred candidate will remain in our candidate database for future opportunities, offering them additional chances to become part of our team. As the referrer, your role in the recruitment process is to bring potential talent to our attention. We ask that you refrain from discussing updates on the candidate's status, out of respect for their personal consideration. Our Talent Acquisition team will provide you with a final update once the candidate has been informed of their application status. Throughout this process, we may reach out to you with questions or additional information to ensure a seamless and effective referral experience. Thank you for your invaluable contribution to our recruitment efforts, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding and support throughout this process.

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Responsibilities:  - Communicate with client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive and professional manner - Establish and maintain effective client relationships through regular communications, including on-site visits - Adhere to prescribed budgets and deadlines - Develop technical competency and provide assistance to clients - Participate in continuing professional education programs - Serve as a trusted business advisor for clients and associates - Proactively identify improvement opportunities in processes to enhance efficiency, recognize potential issues and/or opportunities in engagements and discuss with engagement leader - Use data analysis skills to discover useful information and patterns to provide support in recommendations Tax Specific: - Prepare individual, business and fiduciary tax returns and projections in accordance with firm and professional standards as directed by engagement leaders - Understand and effectively use current tax and accounting software applications - Research tax related issues and other related financial reports - Perform a limited number of tax return interviews as needed

Qualifications: - Requires a completed Bachelor Degree in Accounting - Requires 1 - 3 years of job related experience - Above average competency in accounting as demonstrated by college GPA; Minimum 3.2 GPA - CPA eligibility and actively pursuing CPA certification preferred - An accounting internship experience preferred - Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Strong computers skills; proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, etc. - Experience with accounting software is a plus - High level of organization, focus, exceptional attention to detail and strong follow-up skills - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Wipfli will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status) Bridgette Kahny, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect!    #LI-BK1 #LI-onsite

Additional Details:   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 values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $64,000 to $86,000 with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.   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 cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location.   Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accomodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or particpate in our recruiting process, please send us a an email at hr@wipfli.com   Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Benefit offerings include paid sick leave; access to free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program. Wipfli offers flexibility for many positions to be performed remotely; please discuss your work preferences with your recruiter during the interview process.