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. They value flexibility, focus on relationships, and encourage individuals to follow their own path, aiming to be a “professional home” for those looking to make a difference. Wipfli emphasizes that “People truly matter and they feel it.”

Wipfli is committed to being an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, ensuring 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 dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities in their application, interview, or recruiting processes.

The company values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, with the actual salary dependent on various business-related factors such as location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws. Wipfli also cares about its associates’ well-being, offering benefits such as paid sick leave and access to free, confidential counseling through their Employee Assistance Program.

Job Description

This job posting is for an Intern position, likely focused on accounting, tax, and/or audit, at Wipfli.

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

General Responsibilities for Interns:
Interns will utilize their educational knowledge and experience to perform various accounting-related tasks, including:
• Responding to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive, and professional manner.
• Responding to client inquiries and gathering necessary information for document completion.
• Applying data analysis skills to discover useful information and patterns to support recommendations.
• Proactively identifying process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency.
• NOTE: Interns may receive experience in only tax or in 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 of the “Wipfli Way” by working alongside 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.
• Experience working as both an individual contributor and as part of a team on 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 effectively and efficiently.

Qualifications:
• 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 a college GPA of 3.0 or higher (preferred).
• Working towards eligibility to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation.
• Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data.
• Ability to think independently and make sound decisions based on education and experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction 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 requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status).

Compensation and Benefits:
• The estimated base pay rate for this role is $31.50/hour.
• Benefits include paid sick leave and access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Application Process:
Bridgette Kahny from the recruiting team guides this process. Candidates are invited to connect with her on LinkedIn. For those not fully prepared to apply or unsure where to start, there is an option to join Wipfli’s Talent Community.