Tax Internship – Summer 2028

Wipfli•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wipfli is hiring a Tax Intern for Summer 2028. The role requires in-person work at a Wipfli office or client sites. Full-time interns regularly work in person five days a week; client sites may vary locally, regionally, or nationally depending on industry alignment, and scheduled meetings at clients or in the office require in-person attendance. Interns use their accounting education and experience to support client engagements, respond to client and associate requests, gather information, analyze data, identify process improvements, and perform tax-related work under the direction of engagement leaders. The internship offers hands-on tax experience, exposure to a variety of clients and industries, and opportunities to develop professional, administrative, interpersonal, and business-advisory skills.

Requirements

Be pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting.
Completion of a corporate or individual taxation class is required.
Have above-average accounting knowledge, as demonstrated by college GPA.
Be working toward eligibility to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation.
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.
Demonstrate independent thinking and the ability to make sound decisions based on education and experience.
Have good communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients and staff.
Be able to prioritize work, follow through on requests, take initiative, and meet deadlines.

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 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 prepare related financial reports.
Conduct a limited number of tax return interviews as needed.