Intern

Job Description

About the Company: Wipfli

At Wipfli, the company emphasizes that “people count” and are at the core of everything they do, serving as the catalyst for achieving exceptional impact and extraordinary results. Wipfli believes in flexibility, focuses on relationships, and encourages each individual to follow their own path. The firm cultivates an environment where people truly matter and feel valued. For individuals seeking to make a significant difference and establish a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

Job Description: Intern

This Intern role at Wipfli requires an in-person work arrangement. This means interns are expected to regularly work 5 days a week (for full-time interns) or during their designated 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. Both scheduled meetings at client sites and in the office require in-person attendance.

General Responsibilities (Applicable to all Interns):

Interns will be responsible for utilizing their educational knowledge and experience to perform various accounting-related tasks:

• Respond to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive, and professional manner.
• Respond to client inquiries and work with clients to gather necessary information for document completion.
• Utilize data analysis skills to discover useful information and patterns, providing support in recommendations.
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities in processes to enhance efficiency.
• NOTE: Interns can gain experience in only tax or both tax AND audit.

Tax Specific Responsibilities:

• Prepare individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns and projections in accordance with firm and professional standards, as directed by engagement leaders.
• Understand and effectively use current tax and accounting software applications.
• Research tax-related issues and other related financial reports.
• Perform a limited number of tax return interviews as needed.

Audit Specific Responsibilities:

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

What You Will Gain:

As an intern at Wipfli, 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 effectively organize, analyze, and communicate with others in a productive and efficient manner.

Qualifications:

To be considered for this internship, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• 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; Minimum 3.2 GPA.
• 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 Important Details:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Wipfli will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status).
• Geri Otto from the recruiting team will guide candidates through the process; connection via LinkedIn is encouraged.
• Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to providing consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristics.
• Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. Requests for accommodation can be sent via email to hr@wipfli.com.
• Wipfli cares about its associates and offers benefits such as paid sick leave and access to free, confidential counseling through their Employee Assistance Program. While Wipfli offers flexibility for many positions to be performed remotely, candidates for *this specific intern role• should discuss their work preferences during the interview process, keeping in mind the explicit in-person requirement for this position.