Accounting Internship- Summer 2027

Wipfli Internship Opportunity

At Wipfli, people count. Our people are core to everything we do-the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path. People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

This role requires an in-person work arrangement. At Wipfli, in-person work is defined as associates regularly working 5 days a week, for full-time interns, or during your working hours, for part-time interns, in a Wipfli office or at client sites. The client sites can vary locally, regionally, or nationally depending on the industry alignment. Scheduled meetings at the client and in the office require in-person attendance.

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

NOTE : Interns can receive experience in only tax or both taxANDaudit

Tax Specific

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

Perform a limited number of tax return interviews as needed

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 tax and / or 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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