Audit Internship - Spring 2028
About The Position
Wipfli is hiring an Audit Intern for Spring 2028. This internship requires an in-person work arrangement, with full-time interns regularly working five days a week in a Wipfli office or at client sites. Interns use their accounting education and experience to support client and firm requests, gather information for required documents, analyze data, identify process improvements, and perform audit-related work. They will work with engagement leaders, prepare or review financial statements and other engagement outputs, and build technical competency in GAAP. Interns gain hands-on audit and software experience, exposure to clients and industries of varying sizes, and the opportunity to develop professional, administrative, and interpersonal skills while working individually 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, 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 effectively communicate 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 to identify useful information and patterns that support recommendations.
- Proactively identify process improvements to enhance efficiency.
- Perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures according to firm and professional standards and engagement leader direction.
- 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 in GAAP, especially in 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
