Tax Intern

Job Description

Tax Internship Spring 2028 | Wipfli

The Tone:
This is a Tax Internship at Wipfli, requiring an in-person work arrangement where associates regularly work 5 days a week or during their working hours in a Wipfli office or at client sites. Wipfli is a professional services organization where its people are the core catalyst behind creating exceptional impact and extraordinary results. The company believes in flexibility, focuses on relationships, and encourages each individual to follow their own path, fostering an environment where people truly matter. This role offers a career-defining opportunity for those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, allowing interns to gain hands-on experience and develop professional skills within a supportive environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time or Part-time
• Location: In-person (Wipfli office or client sites)

• Mission: Perform various accounting and tax-related responsibilities, utilizing educational knowledge and experience to support client engagements and firm standards effectively.
• Tech Stack: Current tax and accounting software applications are used to support daily tasks and client deliverables.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Communication: Respond to client and firm associate requests, providing accurate and professional responses, and working to gather necessary client information.
• Tax Return Preparation: Prepare individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns and projections according to firm and professional standards under engagement leader direction.
• Software Application & Research: Understand and effectively use current tax and accounting software applications, and research tax-related issues.
• Data Analysis & Process Improvement: Utilize data analysis skills to discover useful information and patterns, and proactively identify opportunities to enhance process efficiency.
• Client Interviews: Perform a limited number of tax return interviews as needed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an entry-level internship position, requiring candidates to be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting. Completion of a corporate or individual taxation class is a mandatory prerequisite for this role.
• Experience: Candidates must demonstrate above-average knowledge in accounting, preferably evidenced by a college GPA of 3.0 or higher. The intern should be actively working towards eligibility to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation.
• Skills: Essential skills include strong communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively interact with clients and staff; the capacity to think independently and make sound decisions based on education and experience; and the capability to prioritize tasks, follow through on requests, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
• Bonus: Preferred qualifications include coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data.