Senior Accountant, Outsourced Accounting - Nonprofit Industry

Referral Details

Referral Job Board:

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 any 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. If you would like to read more about referral bonus eligibility, please visit InSite: Referral Bonus Program Eligibility

Responsibilities

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

WHAT WE SEEK - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. - CPA certification preferred. - Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with a focus on financial reporting and general ledger management. - Experience with nonprofit grant accounting processing and reporting required. - Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end close processes. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. - Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to project manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Estella Anderson, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect!

Originally posted on Himalayas

Apply To this Job