Tax Intern – Tax Accounting

Job Description

Tax Internship- Spring 2028 | Wipfli

The Tone:
This is an in-person Tax Internship at Wipfli, with work required in a Wipfli office or at client sites (local, regional, or national). Wipfli is a professional services firm where individuals are central to creating significant impact and achieving exceptional results. The company prioritizes flexibility and strong relationships, encouraging each person to pursue their own career path. This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on tax experience and develop into a trusted business advisor within a supportive environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time or Part-time
• Location: In-person at a Wipfli office or client sites (local, regional, or national)
• Mission: This intern will apply educational knowledge and experience to perform accounting responsibilities, prepare tax returns, and provide support in recommendations.
• Tech Stack: current tax and accounting software applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Interaction: 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 completion of required documents.
• Tax Preparation: Prepare individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns and projections in accordance with firm and professional standards.
• Tax Research: Research tax related issues and other related financial reports.
• Process Improvement: Proactively identify improvement opportunities in processes to enhance efficiency.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, with completion of a corporate or individual taxation class.
• Experience: Minimum 3.2 GPA in college coursework. Working towards eligibility to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation.
• 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.
• Bonus: Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data.