Audit Intern

Job Description

Audit Internship – Spring 2028 | Wipfli

The Tone:
This is an Audit Internship at Wipfli, located in a Wipfli office or at client sites. Wipfli is a professional services firm where people are central to creating exceptional impact and extraordinary results for clients. This role offers a career-defining opportunity for individuals seeking a professional home where flexibility is valued, relationships are prioritized, and personal paths are encouraged.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time or Part-time
• Location: In-person, in a Wipfli office or at client sites (local, regional, or national)

• Team: Works as an individual contributor and as part of a team, collaborating with professionals at all levels of the firm
• Mission: To support client engagements by performing audit procedures, analyzing data, and contributing to the preparation of financial documents to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Support: Respond to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive, and professional manner.
• Information Gathering: Respond to client inquiries and work with clients to gather necessary information for the completion of required documents.
• Data Analysis: Utilize data analysis skills to discover useful information and patterns, providing support for recommendations.
• Process Improvement: Proactively identify improvement opportunities in processes to enhance efficiency.
• Audit Procedures: Perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures in accordance with firm and professional standards, as directed by engagement leaders.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare, or review client-prepared, financial statements and footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs.
• Technical Development: Develop technical competency with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), especially related to the assigned product line.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, with completion of a corporate or individual taxation class required.
• Experience: Above average knowledge in accounting, as demonstrated by college GPA (preferred 3.0 GPA or higher), and working towards eligibility to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation.
• Skills: Good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with clients and staff, ability to think independently and make good decisions, and capability to prioritize work, follow through on requests, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
• Bonus: Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data.