Audit Internship – Summer 2028

Wipfli•Fort Collins, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Audit Internship is a summer 2028 opportunity at Wipfli. The position requires in-person work five days a week for full-time interns, in a Wipfli office or at client sites. Client locations may vary locally, regionally, or nationally based on industry alignment, and scheduled client and office meetings require in-person attendance. Interns use their accounting education and experience to support clients and firm associates, perform audit-related work, and contribute to client engagements. They gain hands-on audit experience, work with professionals across the firm, and develop technical, administrative, professional, and interpersonal skills while serving clients across a range of industries and organization sizes.

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, 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 communicating 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 GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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 to identify useful information and patterns that support recommendations.
Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency.
Perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures 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 and footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs.
Develop technical competency in GAAP, especially as it relates to the assigned product line.
Contribute to client engagements both individually and as part of a team.
Organize, analyze, and communicate with others productively and efficiently.