Audit Internship: Real-World Client Experience

Wipfli; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wipfli in Maine is seeking an accounting internship where you will apply classroom knowledge to real client work. This in-person role requires on-site presence five days a week for full-time interns and supports a variety of audit-related tasks.

You'll respond to client requests, assist with data analysis, help prepare financial statements and footnotes, and learn GAAP under supervision. The firm emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and exposure to multiple industries.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting with tax coursework completed.
• Minimum 3.2 GPA in college coursework.
• Working towards CPA exam eligibility upon graduation.
• Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data.
• Ability to think independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Respond to client and firm requests in a timely, professional manner.
• Gather information for required documents with clients.
• Use data analysis to discover information and inform recommendations.
• Identify improvements to processes to boost efficiency.
• Perform audit, review, and compliance testing as directed.
• Communicate open items and testing results with engagement leaders.
• Help prepare financial statements, footnotes, and management reports.
• Develop familiarity with GAAP as it relates to the product line.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

GPA 3.2 or higher

CPA exam eligibility upon graduation planned

Data Analytics or Big Data coursework

Tools

Excel

Job description

Wipfli in Maine is seeking an accounting internship where you will apply classroom knowledge to real client work. This in-person role requires on-site presence five days a week for full-time interns and supports a variety of audit-related tasks.

You'll respond to client requests, assist with data analysis, help prepare financial statements and footnotes, and learn GAAP under supervision. The firm emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and exposure to multiple industries.