Audit Internship: In-Person, Hands-On Audit Experience

Wipfli; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wipfli is seeking an in-person Accounting Internship in Denver, CO. Interns will support audit tasks, client communications, and data analysis to identify patterns and improvements.

You will gain hands-on experience working with GAAP and financial statements, while preparing for CPA eligibility and developing advisory skills. The role emphasizes independent thinking, strong communication, and meeting deadlines in a collaborative, professional environment.

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 knowledge

Communication skills

Independence

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

CPA eligibility

Data Analytics coursework

Job description

Wipfli is seeking an in-person Accounting Internship in Denver, CO. Interns will support audit tasks, client communications, and data analysis to identify patterns and improvements.

You will gain hands-on experience working with GAAP and financial statements, while preparing for CPA eligibility and developing advisory skills. The role emphasizes independent thinking, strong communication, and meeting deadlines in a collaborative, professional environment.