Audit Internship- Summer 2027

Wipfli•South Portland, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wipfli is hiring an Audit Intern for Summer 2027. This role requires an in-person work arrangement: full-time interns regularly work 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 educational knowledge and experience to perform accounting-related work and support client engagements. Audit-specific work includes audit, review, and compliance testing procedures in accordance with firm and professional standards and as directed by engagement leaders; communicating about open items and testing issues; preparing or reviewing financial statements, footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs; and developing technical competency in GAAP, particularly for the assigned product line. The internship offers hands-on audit experience and exposure to related software applications, clients across a range of industries and business sizes, and professionals at different levels of the firm. Interns work both independently and as part of a team and develop administrative, professional, interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills. The estimated base pay rate is $29.50. Benefits include paid sick leave and access to free, confidential counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.

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 and 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 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 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 as directed by engagement leaders.
Communicate with engagement leaders in a timely manner 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 with GAAP, especially as related to the assigned product line.
Support client engagements both as an individual contributor and as part of a team.