Wipfli Internship
At Wipfli, people count. Our people are core to everything we dothe 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 five 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 :
- 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
- 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
- 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 firmDevelop experience and skills to become a trusted business advisor for clients and associatesGain hands-on experience in tax and / or audit work, and related software applicationsWork as an individual contributor and as part of a team to support client engagementsGain exposure to a variety of clients and industries ranging from small businesses to large corporationsDevelop administrative, professional, and interpersonal skills to the extent of being able to organize, analyze, and communicate with others in a productive and efficient mannerQualifications :
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 higherWorking towards eligibility to sit for CPA exam upon graduationPreferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big DataAbility to think independently and make good decisions based on education and experienceGood communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with clients and staffAbility to prioritize work, follow through on requests, take initiative and meet deadlinesMust be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hireWipfli is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at hr@wipfli.com.
Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay rate for this role is $33.50 / hr. The actual hourly rate at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training / education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.
Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Benefit offerings include paid sick leave; access to free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program.