Audit Internship – Summer 2028
About The Position
Wipfli is hiring an Audit Intern for Summer 2028. The position requires in-person work at a Wipfli office or client sites. Full-time interns work in person five days a week; 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 support accounting-related work and client engagements. Audit responsibilities include performing audit, review, and compliance testing procedures in accordance with firm and professional standards and engagement-leader direction; communicating about open items, testing problems, and other important matters; 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 sizes, and professionals at different 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 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 and 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 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
- 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
