Audit Internship: Hands-On CPA Prep, In-Person

Wipfli; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wipfli invites motivated accounting interns to join our team in Wisconsin. You will gain hands-on experience in audit-related tasks, data analytics, and client collaboration, developing technical competency with GAAP and engagement outputs.

This role emphasizes in-person, full-time internship with opportunities to learn from engagement leaders. The program supports CPA-track candidates and emphasizes professional development, collaboration, and exposure to diverse client industries.

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. Wipfli will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g. H‑1B status)

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

Skills

Data Analytics

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting

Job description

Wipfli invites motivated accounting interns to join our team in Wisconsin. You will gain hands-on experience in audit-related tasks, data analytics, and client collaboration, developing technical competency with GAAP and engagement outputs.

This role emphasizes in-person, full-time internship with opportunities to learn from engagement leaders. The program supports CPA-track candidates and emphasizes professional development, collaboration, and exposure to diverse client industries.