Audit Internship: Hands-On GAAP & Data Analytics

Wipfli; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wipfli in Naperville invites accounting interns to gain hands-on experience in audit, client service, and data analysis. You will support engagement teams, learn GAAP application, and contribute to financial statements and footnotes.

This in-person role emphasizes teamwork, deadlines, and professional growth, with access to mentoring and real client work. Applicants pursuing accounting degrees, aiming for CPA eligibility, are encouraged to apply.

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
• 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

Skills

Accounting

Communication

Independent thinking

Time management

Education

Pursuing accounting degree (Bachelor/Master)

CPA exam eligibility (upon graduation)

Data analytics coursework

Job description

Wipfli in Naperville invites accounting interns to gain hands-on experience in audit, client service, and data analysis. You will support engagement teams, learn GAAP application, and contribute to financial statements and footnotes.

This in-person role emphasizes teamwork, deadlines, and professional growth, with access to mentoring and real client work. Applicants pursuing accounting degrees, aiming for CPA eligibility, are encouraged to apply.