Audit Internship – Summer 2028

Wipfli•Radnor, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Audit Internship at Wipfli is an in-person opportunity for students pursuing accounting degrees to gain hands-on experience supporting client engagements. Interns work alongside professionals at multiple levels of the firm, serve clients across a range of industries and organization sizes, and develop the skills needed to become trusted business advisors. The role involves accounting-related responsibilities, audit, review, and compliance testing, financial statement and report preparation, and development of technical knowledge, particularly in GAAP. Interns are expected to work in a Wipfli office or at client sites. Full-time interns regularly work in person five days a week; client locations may vary locally, regionally, or nationally based on industry alignment, and scheduled office and client meetings require in-person attendance.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting.
Completion of a corporate or individual taxation class is required.
Above-average accounting knowledge, as demonstrated by college GPA; a GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
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 for effective communication 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

GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data.

Responsibilities

Respond to client and firm associate requests promptly, accurately, positively, and professionally.
Respond to client inquiries and gather information needed to complete required documents.
Use data analysis to identify useful information and patterns that support recommendations.
Proactively identify process improvements that can increase efficiency.
Perform audit, review, and compliance testing in accordance with firm and professional standards and engagement leader direction.
Communicate open items, testing problems, and other important matters to engagement leaders in a timely manner.
Prepare, or review client-prepared, financial statements, footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs.
Develop technical competency in GAAP, especially as it relates to the assigned product line.