Audit Internship – Summer 2028
About The Position
Wipfli is hiring an Audit Intern for Summer 2028. The role requires an in-person work arrangement, with full-time interns regularly working five days per week in a Wipfli office or at client sites. Client 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 performing audit, review, and compliance testing procedures in accordance with firm and professional standards, preparing or reviewing financial statements and footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs, and developing technical competency with GAAP, particularly for the assigned product line. Interns also communicate with clients and engagement leaders, use data analysis to identify useful information and patterns, and proactively identify process improvements. The internship offers hands-on audit experience and exposure to related software applications, clients and industries ranging from small businesses to large corporations, and professionals at all levels of the firm. Interns contribute individually and as part of a team while developing administrative, professional, and interpersonal skills.
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 good 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 who require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred college 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 skills to discover 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 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 with GAAP, especially as it relates to the assigned product line.
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
