Audit Internship – Spring 2028

Wipfli LLP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipfli LLP in Atlanta seeks an Accounting Intern to support audit and tax engagements. You will apply classroom knowledge to real client work, assist with preparing financial statements, and help engage with clients and engagement leaders.

This role requires in-person attendance five days a week in the office or at client sites, with exposure to GAAP, data analytics, and professional communications. A CPA track and analytics coursework are preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• Above-average accounting knowledge demonstrated by college GPA; 3.0+ preferred.
• Working towards CPA exam eligibility after graduation.
• Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data.

Responsibilities

• Respond to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive and professional manner.
• Gather information from clients to complete required documents.
• Use data analysis to discover useful information and patterns to support recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency.
• Perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures per standards.
• Communicate with engagement leaders regarding open items and issues in a timely manner.
• Prepare or review financial statements and footnotes as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

GPA 3.0+ preferred

CPA exam eligibility upon graduation (preferred)

Data Analytics coursework preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Overview

At Wipfli, people count.

At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.

We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.

People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

This role requires an in-person work arrangement. At Wipfli, in-person work is defined as associates regularly working 5 days a week, for full-time interns, or during your working hours, for part-time interns, in a Wipfli office or at client sites. The client sites can vary locally, regionally, or nationally depending on the industry alignment. Scheduled meetings at the client and in the office require in-person attendance.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Interns will be responsible for utilizing educational knowledge and experience to perform numerous accounting related responsibilities such as:

• 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 tax and/or 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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