Audit Internship: Hands-on GAAP & Data Analytics

Wipfli LLP; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wipfli LLP in Madison, Wisconsin seeks an accounting internship to apply classroom knowledge to real client work. The internship is in-person, requiring regular office attendance and engagement with audit-related tasks under supervision.

You will perform accounting duties, assist with financial statements and footnotes, and gain hands-on experience across client engagements while developing communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's 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
• Audit specific: 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
• What You will Gain: Experience the Wipfli Way first hand while working side by side with professionals from all levels of the firm
• Develop experience and skills to become a trusted business advisor for clients and associates
• Gain hands-on experience in audit work, and related software applications
• Work as an individual contributor and as part of a team to support client engagements
• Gain exposure to a variety of clients and industries ranging from small businesses to large corporations
• Develop administrative, professional, and interpersonal skills to the extent of being able to organize, analyze, and communicate with others in a productive and efficient manner

Job description

Wipfli LLP in Madison, Wisconsin seeks an accounting internship to apply classroom knowledge to real client work. The internship is in-person, requiring regular office attendance and engagement with audit-related tasks under supervision.

You will perform accounting duties, assist with financial statements and footnotes, and gain hands-on experience across client engagements while developing communication and analytical skills.