Audit Intern

Job Description

Audit Internship – Spring 2028 | Wipfli
The Tone:
This is an Audit Internship for Spring 2028 at Wipfli, requiring an in-person work arrangement. Interns will regularly work in a Wipfli office or at client sites, which may vary locally, regionally, or nationally. Wipfli is a professional services organization where their people are core to everything they do, serving as the catalyst behind their ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results for clients. This role provides a career-defining opportunity for those looking to make a significant difference and find a professional home, offering the chance to experience the “Wipfli Way” firsthand while developing into a trusted business advisor for clients and associates.

The TL;DR
• Role: Audit Internship
• Type: Full-time, Part-time
• Location: In-person at a Wipfli office or client site (local, regional, or national)
• Mission: This intern will utilize educational knowledge and practical experience to perform various accounting responsibilities, gaining hands-on experience in audit work and related software applications. They will work as an individual contributor and as part of a team to support client engagements, helping to gather necessary information, perform testing, and prepare financial outputs for a variety of clients and industries.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Relationship Management: Respond to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive, and professional manner.
• Information Gathering & Analysis: Respond to inquiries from clients, work with them to gather necessary information for required documents, and use data analysis skills to discover useful patterns for recommendations.
• Audit & Compliance Testing: Perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures in accordance with firm and professional standards and as directed by engagement leaders.
• Financial Statement Preparation: Prepare, or review client-prepared, financial statements and footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs.
• Process Optimization: Proactively identify improvement opportunities in processes to enhance efficiency.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, with successful completion of a corporate or individual taxation class required. Career level: Entry-Level.
• Experience: Working towards eligibility to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation, demonstrating above-average competency in accounting as evidenced by a minimum 3.2 college GPA.
• Skills: Ability to think independently and make good decisions based on education and experience, possess good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients and staff, and demonstrate the ability to prioritize work, follow through on requests, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
• Bonus: Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data.