Audit Internship: Hands-On CPA Experience

ACCA Careers; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Wipfli is seeking an accounting intern to join our Naperville office, performing audit-related tasks and client support under supervision. This in-person internship emphasizes applying classroom knowledge to real-world engagements and developing professional skills.

You'll gain experience with GAAP concepts, financial statements, and communication with clients and team members while contributing to project deliverables and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelors or Master's degree in Accounting (completion of corporate or individual taxation class is required).
• Above average knowledge in accounting as demonstrated by college GPA; Preferred 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Working towards 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

CPA exam eligibility

Data analytics coursework

GPA 3.0+

Independent thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Legal work authorization (US)

Job description

Wipfli is seeking an accounting intern to join our Naperville office, performing audit-related tasks and client support under supervision. This in-person internship emphasizes applying classroom knowledge to real-world engagements and developing professional skills.

You'll gain experience with GAAP concepts, financial statements, and communication with clients and team members while contributing to project deliverables and process improvements.