Healthcare Audit Internship-Spring 2028
About The Position
This internship role is for Spring 2028 and focuses on Healthcare Audit and Accounting. At Wipfli, people are core to everything they do, emphasizing flexibility, relationships, and individual paths. This role requires an in-person work arrangement, meaning regular work in a Wipfli office or at client sites, which can be local, regional, or national. Scheduled meetings at client sites and in the office require in-person attendance. Interns will utilize their educational knowledge to perform accounting responsibilities in audit or financial accounting, including responding to client and firm associate requests, gathering necessary information, using data analysis for insights and recommendations, and identifying process improvement opportunities. Specific to Healthcare Audit & Accounting, interns will perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures, communicate with engagement leaders about open items, and prepare financial statements and footnotes. They will also develop technical competency with GAAP, particularly related to the assigned product line, and assist the team with Medicare, Medicaid, and Medical Cost Report Reimbursement.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelors or Master’s degree in Accounting.
- Completion of corporate or individual taxation class is required.
- Above average knowledge in accounting as demonstrated by college GPA; Preferred 3.0 GPA or higher.
- Working towards eligibility to sit for CPA exam upon graduation.
- Ability to think independently and make good 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.
- Wipfli will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status).
Nice To Haves
- Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data.
Responsibilities
- Utilize educational knowledge and experience to perform accounting related responsibilities in audit or financial accounting.
- Respond to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive, and professional manner.
- Respond to inquiries from clients and work with clients to gather necessary information for completion of required documents.
- Use data analysis skills to discover useful information and patterns to provide support in recommendations.
- Proactively identify improvement opportunities in processes 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 regarding open items, testing problems, or 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 related to assigned product line.
- Assist team with Medicare and Medicaid/Medical Cost Report Reimbursement team.
Benefits
- Paid sick leave
- Access to free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
