Audit Internship- Spring 2028
About The Position
Wipfli is hiring an Audit Intern for Spring 2028. This role requires an in-person work arrangement at a Wipfli office or client sites. Full-time interns regularly work in person five days a week; client locations may vary locally, regionally, or nationally depending on industry alignment. Scheduled client and office meetings require in-person attendance. Interns apply their accounting education and experience to support clients and firm associates. Audit work includes performing audit, review, and compliance testing procedures according to firm and professional standards and engagement-leader direction; communicating open items and testing issues; preparing or reviewing financial statements and related materials; and developing technical competency in GAAP relevant to the assigned product line. The internship provides hands-on audit experience and exposure to related software, clients and industries of varying sizes, and collaboration with professionals across the firm. Interns contribute individually and as part of engagement teams while developing administrative, professional, and interpersonal skills.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting.
- Completion of a corporate or individual taxation class is required.
- Minimum 3.2 college GPA, demonstrating above-average accounting competency.
- Working toward eligibility to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation.
- Ability to think independently and make sound decisions based on education and experience.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients and staff.
- Ability to prioritize work, follow through on requests, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire; candidates requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data.
Responsibilities
- Respond to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive, and professional manner.
- Respond to client inquiries and gather information needed to complete required documents.
- Use data analysis skills to identify useful information and patterns and support recommendations.
- Proactively identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency.
- Perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures in accordance with firm and professional standards and as directed by engagement leaders.
- Communicate with engagement leaders about open items, testing problems, and other important matters in a timely manner.
- Prepare or review client-prepared financial statements and footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs.
- Develop technical competency with GAAP, especially as it relates to the assigned product line.
Benefits
- Paid sick leave.
- Access to free, confidential counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
