Audit Internship - Spring 2028
About The Position
Wipfli is hiring an Audit Intern for Spring 2028. 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 locations may vary locally, regionally, or nationally depending on industry alignment, and scheduled client and office meetings require in-person attendance. Interns apply their educational knowledge and experience to accounting-related work and support client engagements. Audit-specific work includes performing audit, review, and compliance testing procedures under firm and professional standards and as directed by engagement leaders. Interns communicate about open items and testing issues, prepare or review financial statements and related engagement materials, and build technical competency in GAAP relevant to their assigned product line. The internship offers exposure to professionals across the firm, hands-on audit work and related software, a variety of clients and industries, and opportunities to develop business-advisory, administrative, professional, and interpersonal skills. Interns contribute independently and as part of a team.
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.
- 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 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.
- Proactively identify process improvements 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
- Eight health plan options, including HMO and PPO plans.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- HSA enrollment opportunity with potential firm contribution.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Firm-sponsored basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) savings plan and profit share with firm matching contribution.
- Well-being incentive.
- Education and certification assistance.
- Flexible time off.
- Family care leave and parental leave.
- Family formation benefits.
- Cell phone reimbursement.
- Travel rewards.
- Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal coverage, long-term care insurance, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D coverage.
- Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
