Senior Accountant-Outsourced Accounting-Construction Industry

Wipfli

The Role

Overview

Oversee financial reporting, month‑end close, and general ledger for construction clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • month-end close
  • financial reporting
  • balance sheets
  • general ledger
  • client workflow
  • procedure manual

Tasks

-Prepare and/or review the initial draft of monthly reporting packages, including KPIs/metrics. -Assist in estimating and managing work assignments of accountants to meet client needs and budget constraints. -Review balance sheets for accuracy and facilitate follow-up. -Prepare and/or review work papers and schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy. -Manage day-to-day financial reporting accuracy for assigned clients. -Guide the review and approval of account classifications. -Participate in cross-collaboration with other teams/service lines, as applicable. -Assist with complex general ledgers, identifying missing transactions and trends to ensure overall accuracy. -Coordinate project tasks to ensure efficient client workflow. -Maintain and update the client procedure manual to ensure appropriate process documentation. -Assist in the development of best practices. -Prepare and finalize month-end close.

Requirements

  • cpa
  • bachelor's
  • accounting software
  • microsoft office
  • financial reporting
  • project management

What You Bring

-Strong communication and interpersonal skills. -CPA certification preferred. -Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. -Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. -2+ years public accounting or construction industry experience required. -Ability to project manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. -Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite. -Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end close processes. -Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with a focus on financial reporting and general ledger management.

The Company

About Wipfli

-Focus on driving growth and efficiency in healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing. -Consultants and advisors provide tailored solutions with deep industry knowledge. -Notable for its ability to help organizations with complex financial reporting, compliance, and operational challenges. -Consistently recognized for high-quality results and long-term client relationships. -Optimize strategies, technology, and people for sustainable success.

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