Tax Intern

Job Description

Tax Internship – Spring 2028 | Wipfli

The Tone:
This is a Tax Internship at Wipfli, requiring an in-person work arrangement in a Wipfli office or at client sites. Wipfli is a professional services organization where people are central to achieving exceptional impact and extraordinary results. The firm fosters a culture of flexibility, values strong relationships, and encourages each individual to pursue their own career path. This internship is a critical opportunity for individuals to apply their academic knowledge to real-world accounting and tax responsibilities, gaining hands-on experience and developing essential professional skills within a supportive environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time or Part-time
• Location: In-person (Wipfli office or client sites)
• Team: Works with engagement leaders and firm professionals across all levels to support client engagements.
• Mission: Apply educational knowledge and experience to perform accounting and tax-related responsibilities, contributing to client service and firm processes.
• Tech Stack: Current tax and accounting software applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Support: Respond to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive, and professional manner.
• Information Gathering: Work with clients to gather necessary information for the completion of required documents.
• Tax Preparation: Prepare individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns and projections in accordance with firm and professional standards.
• Research & Analysis: Research tax-related issues and other related financial reports, utilizing data analysis skills to discover useful information.
• Process Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency within the firm.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level position for individuals pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Experience: Required completion of a corporate or individual taxation class; working towards eligibility to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation; a preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher in college coursework.
• Skills: Demonstrated data analysis skills to discover useful information; strong communication and interpersonal abilities for effective client and staff interactions; capability to prioritize tasks, follow through on requests, take initiative, and meet established deadlines.
• Bonus: Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data; ability to think independently and make sound decisions based on education and experience.