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Audit Internship - Spring 2028

Responsibilities:

Interns will be responsible for utilizing educational knowledge and experience to perform numerous accounting related responsibilities such as:

Respond to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive and professional manner
Respond to inquiries from client and work with client 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

Audit Specific:

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

What You will Gain

Experience the Wipfli Way first hand while working side by side with professionals from all levels of the firm
Develop experience and skills to become a trusted business advisor for clients and associates
Gain hands-on experience in audit work, and related software applications
Work as an individual contributor and as part of a team to support client engagements
Gain exposure to a variety of clients and industries ranging from small businesses to large corporations
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

Qualifications:

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
Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data
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)