Accounting Intern

Job Description

About Wipfli & the Role

At Wipfli, our people are the core of everything we do, acting as the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We foster a culture that believes in flexibility, focuses on relationships, and encourages each individual to follow their own path. People truly matter here, and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

Work Arrangement: This role requires an in-person work arrangement. In-person work at Wipfli 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. 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, including:

• Responding to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive, and professional manner.
• Responding to inquiries from clients and working with clients to gather necessary information for the completion of required documents.
• Using data analysis skills to discover useful information and patterns to provide support in recommendations.
• Proactively identifying improvement opportunities in processes to enhance efficiency.

NOTE: Interns will receive experience in tax OR audit.

Tax Specific Responsibilities:

• Preparing individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns and projections in accordance with firm and professional standards as directed by engagement leaders.
• Understanding and effectively using current tax and accounting software applications.
• Researching tax-related issues and other related financial reports.
• Performing a limited number of tax return interviews as needed.

Audit Specific Responsibilities:

• Performing audit, review, and compliance testing procedures in accordance with firm and professional standards and as directed by engagement leaders.
• Communicating with engagement leaders regarding open items, testing problems, or other important matters in a timely manner.
• Preparing (or reviewing client-prepared) financial statements and footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs.
• Developing technical competency with GAAP, especially related to assigned product line.

What You Will Gain

Through this internship, you will:

• 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.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Completion of a corporate or individual taxation class is required.
• Above average competency in accounting as demonstrated by college GPA; Preferred 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Working towards eligibility to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation (150 credits).
• Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data.
• 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.

Additional Details

Estella Anderson from our recruiting team will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect!

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Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, 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 $30.50 per hour. 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 and access to free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program. Please note that while Wipfli offers flexibility for many positions to be performed remotely, this specific internship role requires an in-person work arrangement as detailed above.

“Wipfli” is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.