Intern

Job Description

About company

Wipfli is a firm where “people count” and are considered core to everything they do, acting as the catalyst for creating exceptional impact and extraordinary results. The company emphasizes a culture that believes in flexibility, focuses on relationships, and encourages each individual to follow their own path. They aim to be a professional home for those looking to make a difference, offering career-defining opportunities.

Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, with an estimated base pay rate for this role set at $31.50/hour. The actual salary offered depends on various business-related factors. The company also cares about its associates’ well-being, offering benefits such as paid sick leave and access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Wipfli operates with an in-person work arrangement, defined as associates regularly working 5 days a week in a Wipfli office or at client sites. These client sites can vary locally, regionally, or nationally. Scheduled meetings, both at client locations and in the office, require in-person attendance.

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Wipfli is committed to diversity and inclusion. All candidates receive 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 characteristics protected by law. They are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities during the application, interview, or recruiting process.

Job description

This role is for an Intern at Wipfli, offering a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in the accounting field.

Work Arrangement:
This role requires an in-person work arrangement. Interns are expected to regularly work 5 days a week (for full-time interns) or during their working hours (for part-time interns) in a Wipfli office or at client sites. Client site locations can vary locally, regionally, or nationally, depending on the industry alignment. In-person attendance is required for all scheduled meetings at client sites and in the office.

Responsibilities:
Interns will utilize their educational knowledge and experience to perform a range of accounting-related duties, which include:

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

Tax Specific Responsibilities:

• Preparing individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns and projections according to 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, 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 the assigned product line.

What You Will Gain:

• First-hand experience with “the Wipfli Way,” working side-by-side with professionals at all levels.
• Development of experience and skills to become a trusted business advisor for clients and associates.
• Hands-on experience in tax and/or audit work, and related software applications.
• Opportunity to work as an individual contributor and as part of a team to support client engagements.
• Exposure to a variety of clients and industries, ranging from small businesses to large corporations.
• Development of administrative, professional, and interpersonal skills, including organizing, analyzing, and communicating productively and efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Required:
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Completion of a corporate or individual taxation class is required.
• Above average knowledge in accounting, demonstrated by college GPA; Preferred 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Working towards eligibility to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation.
• Ability to think independently and make sound decisions based on education and experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients and staff.
• Ability to prioritize work, follow through on requests, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Wipfli will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status).
• Preferred:
• Coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data.