In-Person Audit Internship: GAAP & Client Engagements

Wipfli LLP; 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 LLP in Naperville, IL is seeking a motivated accounting intern to support audit-related tasks, respond to client requests, gather information, and apply data analysis to drive recommendations. This in-person role requires pursuing an accounting degree with CPA eligibility in mind and a strong GPA.

The internship emphasizes hands-on audit exposure, collaboration with professionals, and development of communication, analytical, and organizational skills in a firm offering structured

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an accounting degree (Bachelors or Masters).
• Preferred CPA exam eligibility after graduation.
• Above-average accounting knowledge with GPA 3.0+.
• Data analytics coursework preferred to support engagement work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive and professional manner.
• Coordinate with clients to gather information for required documents.
• Apply data analysis to discover useful information and support recommendations.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Perform audit, review, and compliance procedures as directed by engagement leaders.
• Communicate testing findings and open items with engagement leaders.
• Prepare or review financial statements, footnotes, and management reports.
• Develop technical competency with GAAP related to the assigned product line.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Deadline-oriented

Initiative

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting

CPA exam eligibility upon graduation

GPA 3.0 or higher

Data Analytics coursework preferred

Job description

Wipfli LLP in Naperville, IL is seeking a motivated accounting intern to support audit-related tasks, respond to client requests, gather information, and apply data analysis to drive recommendations. This in-person role requires pursuing an accounting degree with CPA eligibility in mind and a strong GPA.

The internship emphasizes hands-on audit exposure, collaboration with professionals, and development of communication, analytical, and organizational skills in a firm offering structured