Intern

Job Description

About the Company (Wipfli)

Wipfli emphasizes that people count and are core to everything they do, serving as the catalyst for their ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. The company believes in flexibility, focuses on relationships, and encourages each individual to follow their own path. They foster an environment where people truly matter and feel it, offering a career-defining opportunity for those looking to make a difference and find a professional home.

For this specific role, Wipfli requires an in-person work arrangement. This means associates are expected to regularly work 5 days a week (for full-time interns) or during working hours (for part-time interns) in a Wipfli office or at client sites. Client sites can vary locally, regionally, or nationally depending on the industry alignment. Scheduled meetings, both at client sites and in the office, require in-person attendance.

Wipfli is committed to being an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, ensuring all candidates 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 protected characteristics. They also provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities during the application and recruiting process.

Wipfli cares about its associates and offers various benefits to support their well-being, including paid sick leave and access to free, confidential counseling through their Employee Assistance Program.

Job Description (Intern Role)

This internship at Wipfli involves utilizing educational knowledge and experience to perform numerous accounting-related responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• General Accounting Responsibilities:
• Respond to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive, and professional manner.
• Respond to inquiries from clients and work with them to gather necessary information for document completion.
• 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 tax AND audit.

• Tax Specific Responsibilities:
• Prepare individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns and projections 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 Responsibilities:
• 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 the assigned product line.

What You Will Gain:

• Experience the Wipfli Way first-hand, 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.

Qualifications:

• Education: Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Completion of corporate or individual taxation class is required.
• Academic Performance: Above average competency in accounting, demonstrated by a minimum 3.2 GPA.
• CPA Eligibility: Working towards eligibility to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation (150 credits).
• Preferred Coursework: Data Analytics or Big Data.
• Key Skills:
• 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.
• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Wipfli will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status).