Tax Intern

Job Description

Tax Internship – Spring 2028 | Wipfli

The Tone:
This is a Tax Internship at Wipfli, located in an in-person Wipfli office or at client sites. Wipfli is an organization where people are considered core to everything done, acting as the catalyst for exceptional impact and extraordinary results. They believe in flexibility, focus on relationships, and encourage individual paths. This role offers a career-defining opportunity for individuals looking to make a difference and find a professional home by contributing to client support and adhering to firm standards.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time or Part-time
• Location: In-person – Wipfli offices or client sites (locally, regionally, or nationally)

• Mission: To utilize educational knowledge and experience to perform various accounting-related responsibilities, preparing tax returns and assisting with client inquiries.
• Tech Stack: Current tax and accounting software applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Interaction: Respond to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive, and professional manner.
• Information Gathering: Respond to inquiries from clients and work with them to gather necessary information for the completion of required documents.
• Tax Preparation: Prepare individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns and projections in accordance with firm and professional standards, as directed by engagement leaders.
• Tax Research: Research tax-related issues and other related financial reports.
• Process Improvement: Proactively identify improvement opportunities in processes to enhance efficiency.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, with completion of a corporate or individual taxation class required.
• Experience: Above average knowledge in accounting, demonstrated by a college GPA (preferred 3.0 GPA or higher); working towards eligibility to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• Skills: Data analysis skills, ability to think independently and make good decisions, good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize work, follow through on requests, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
• Bonus: Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data.