Accounting Internship - Spring 2027

Description

• Perform a limited number of tax return interviews as needed
• Develop experience and skills to become a trusted business advisor for clients and associates
• Perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures in accordance with firm and professional standards and as directed by engagement leaders
• Develop technical competency with GAAP, especially related to assigned product line
• Develop administrative, professional, and interpersonal skills to the extent of being able to organize, analyze, and communicate with others in a productive and efficient manner
• Respond to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive and professional manner
• Work as an individual contributor and as part of a team to support client engagements
• Respond to inquiries from client and work with client to gather necessary information for completion of required documents
• Research tax related issues and other related financial reports
• 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
• Prepare individual, business and fiduciary tax returns and projections in accordance with firm and professional standards as directed by engagement leaders
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities in processes to enhance efficiency
• Use data analysis skills to discover useful information and patterns to provide support in recommendations

Requirements

• Above average knowledge in accounting as demonstrated by college GPA; Preferred 3.0 GPA or higher
• Ability to prioritize work, follow through on requests, take initiative and meet deadlines
• Pursuing a Bachelors or Master’s degree in Accounting (completion of corporate or individual taxation class is required)
• Experience the Wipfli Way first hand while working side by side with professionals from all levels of the firm
• Working towards eligibility to sit for CPA exam upon graduation
• 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)
• Understand and effectively use current tax and accounting software applications
• 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
• Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data
• NOTE: Interns can receive experience in only tax or both tax AND audit***

Benefits

• Gain exposure to a variety of clients and industries ranging from small businesses to large corporations
• Gain hands-on experience in tax and/or audit work, and related software applications

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance