Audit Internship - Spring 2028

Wipfli; Minneapolis (MN); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wipfli is seeking an accounting intern to work in-person on audit-related assignments. You will support audit teams, respond to client requests, and develop data analytics and financial reporting skills.

This internship offers hands-on experience across clients and industries, with mentoring from senior staff and exposure to GAAP, footnotes, and engagement outputs. Strong communication and reliability are essential.

Formación

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• Preferred GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Working toward eligibility to sit for CPA exam upon graduation.
• Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with audit, review, and compliance testing procedures.
• Respond to client requests in a timely, professional manner.
• Use data analysis to discover useful information and support recommendations.
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities in processes to enhance efficiency.
• Prepare (or review) financial statements and footnotes, management reports, and other outputs.

Conocimientos

Strong communication skills

Ability to prioritize and meet dead-

Independent thinker

Data analytics coursework

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

CPA exam eligibility upon graduation

Descripción del empleo

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

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 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
• 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)

Additional Details

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