Audit Intern: Hands-On GAAP & Client Impact

Wipfli LLP; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Education & certification assistance

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Wipfli LLP is offering an accounting internship in Minneapolis. Interns gain hands-on audit exposure, assist with client requests, and support engagement teams while developing GAAP knowledge and analytical skills.

Candidates should be accounting students pursuing Bachelors or Masters, with CPA eligibility in view and strong communication abilities; in-person attendance is required in this role.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelors or Master's degree in Accounting (completion of corporate or individual taxation class is required)
• Above average knowledge in accounting; GPA 3.0+ preferred
• Working toward eligibility to sit for CPA exam upon graduation
• 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
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Respond to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive and professional manner
• Respond to inquiries from client and work with client to gather necessary information for completion of required documents
• Use data analysis skills to discover useful information and patterns to provide support in recommendations
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities in processes to enhance efficiency
• 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 assigned product line

Education

Accounting degree pursuit (Bachelors or Masters)

CPA exam eligibility

Data Analytics coursework (preferred)

Strong communication & interpersonal skills

Independent decision making

Legal authorization to work in the United States

Tools

GAAP knowledge

Job description

Wipfli LLP is offering an accounting internship in Minneapolis. Interns gain hands-on audit exposure, assist with client requests, and support engagement teams while developing GAAP knowledge and analytical skills.

Candidates should be accounting students pursuing Bachelors or Masters, with CPA eligibility in view and strong communication abilities; in-person attendance is required in this role.