In-Person Audit Internship | GAAP & Data Analysis

Wipfli; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wipfli is seeking accounting interns in Chicago to gain hands-on experience in audit work and client engagements. You will use educational knowledge to perform accounting tasks, respond to client requests, and support engagement teams in analysis and documentation.

The role emphasizes in-person work, adherence to GAAP, data analytics coursework, and potential CPA exam preparation. Opportunities to develop professional skills and contribute to diverse client projects are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting with completion of corporate or individual taxation class.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Eligible to sit for the 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; no visa sponsorships.

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 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 per standards and as directed by engagement leaders
• Communicate with engagement leaders regarding open items, testing problems, or other important matters
• Prepare (or review client prepared) financial statements and footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs
• Develop technical competency with GAAP, especially related to the assigned product line

Skills

Accounting knowledge

GPA 3.0+

CPA exam eligibility

Data Analytics coursework

Independent decision making

Communication skills

Time management

Legal work authorization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

CPA exam eligibility

Data Analytics or Big Data coursework

Job description

Wipfli is seeking accounting interns in Chicago to gain hands-on experience in audit work and client engagements. You will use educational knowledge to perform accounting tasks, respond to client requests, and support engagement teams in analysis and documentation.

The role emphasizes in-person work, adherence to GAAP, data analytics coursework, and potential CPA exam preparation. Opportunities to develop professional skills and contribute to diverse client projects are highlighted.