Tax Internship – Summer 2028

Wipfli Advisory LLC•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Wipfli is hiring a Tax Intern for Summer 2028. The role requires in-person work, with full-time interns working five days a week in a Wipfli office or at client sites. Client locations may vary locally, regionally, or nationally according to industry alignment, and scheduled client and office meetings require in-person attendance. Interns apply their accounting education and experience to support client engagements and complete tax-related work under the direction of engagement leaders. The role includes preparing tax returns and projections, responding to clients and firm associates, gathering information, researching tax issues, using tax and accounting software, and contributing to process improvements. Interns work independently and as part of a team while gaining exposure to clients and industries of varying sizes.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting.
Completion of a corporate or individual taxation class is required.
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.
Ability to think independently and make sound decisions based on education and experience.
Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective communication with clients and staff.
Ability to prioritize work, follow through on requests, take initiative, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Above-average accounting knowledge as demonstrated by college GPA; a GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
Working toward eligibility to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation.
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.
Prepare individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns and projections in accordance with firm and professional standards, as directed by engagement leaders.
Understand and effectively use current tax and accounting software applications.
Research tax-related issues and other related financial reports.
Conduct a limited number of tax return interviews as needed.