Audit Internship- Summer 2027
About The Position
Wipfli is hiring an Audit Intern for Summer 2027. The role requires an in-person work arrangement, with full-time interns regularly working five days a week in a Wipfli office or at client sites. Client-site locations may vary locally, regionally, or nationally depending on industry alignment, and scheduled meetings at client sites or in the office require in-person attendance. Interns use their accounting education and experience to support client engagements, perform audit-related work, respond to client and associate requests, analyze data, and identify process improvements. Audit-specific work includes conducting audit, review, and compliance testing procedures; communicating with engagement leaders about open items and testing issues; preparing or reviewing financial statements, footnotes, management reports, and other engagement deliverables; and developing technical competency in GAAP, particularly for the assigned product line. The internship provides hands-on audit experience and exposure to related software and clients across a range of industries and organization sizes. Interns work both independently and as part of a team, alongside professionals at different levels, while developing administrative, professional, analytical, organizational, 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.
- 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.
- Ability to think independently and make sound decisions based on education and experience.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills for effectively communicating with clients and staff.
- Ability to prioritize work, follow through on requests, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
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 that 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 engagement leader direction.
- Communicate promptly with engagement leaders about open items, testing problems, and other important matters.
- Prepare or review client-prepared financial statements and footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs.
- Develop technical competency in GAAP, especially as it relates to the assigned product line.
- Work as an individual contributor and as part of a team to support client engagements.
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
