Audit Internship – Summer 2028

Wipfli•Madison, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wipfli is hiring an Audit Intern for Summer 2028. The role requires in-person work, 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 meetings at client sites or in the office require in-person attendance. Interns apply their accounting education and experience to client and firm requests, information gathering, data analysis, and process improvement. Audit-specific work includes audit, review, and compliance testing; communicating with engagement leaders; preparing or reviewing financial statements and related engagement materials; and developing technical knowledge of GAAP, especially as it relates to the assigned product line. The internship offers hands-on audit experience, exposure to related software applications and clients in a range of industries and sizes, and opportunities to work both independently and on engagement teams. Interns also develop administrative, professional, and interpersonal skills while working alongside Wipfli professionals at all levels.

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 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 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 engagement leader direction.
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 related to the assigned product line.