Audit Internship: Data Analytics & GAAP Skills

GOTAFE; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

EAP counseling

Job summary

Wipfli is seeking an accounting internship candidate in Wisconsin to support client engagements by gathering information, performing data analysis, and helping prepare financial statements and management reports.

This role emphasizes GAAP knowledge, strong communication, independent decision making, and teamwork, with opportunities to learn auditing and compliance testing under supervision.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting with tax coursework.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred, demonstrating solid accounting knowledge.
• Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam after graduation.
• Data analytics coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and professionally to client and firm requests.
• Gather information from clients to complete required documents.
• Use data analysis to identify useful information and support recommendations.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency.
• Perform audit, review, and compliance testing per standards.
• Communicate with engagement leaders about open items and testing issues.
• Prepare or review financial statements, footnotes, and management reports.
• Develop GAAP knowledge related to assigned product lines.
• Work individually and as part of a team on client engagements.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting

CPA exam eligibility

Tax coursework

Job description

Wipfli is seeking an accounting internship candidate in Wisconsin to support client engagements by gathering information, performing data analysis, and helping prepare financial statements and management reports.

This role emphasizes GAAP knowledge, strong communication, independent decision making, and teamwork, with opportunities to learn auditing and compliance testing under supervision.