In-Person Audit Internship: Hands-On CPA Experience

Wipfli; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Wipfli in Rockford, IL is offering an in-person accounting internship designed to apply classroom knowledge to real client work. You will support audit-related tasks and client communications while learning GAAP procedures and reporting standards.

Interns will respond to requests, gather information, and use data analytics to identify patterns and opportunities for process improvements, gaining hands-on experience across various client engagements and industries.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelors or Master’s degree in Accounting (completion of corporate or individual taxation class is required).
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Working towards CPA exam eligibility upon graduation.
• Data Analytics or Big Data coursework preferred.
• 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 sponsorship for employment visa status.

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 skills 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 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.

Skills

Independent thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting

CPA exam eligibility

GPA 3.0+ preferred

Data Analytics coursework

Job description

Wipfli in Rockford, IL is offering an in-person accounting internship designed to apply classroom knowledge to real client work. You will support audit-related tasks and client communications while learning GAAP procedures and reporting standards.

Interns will respond to requests, gather information, and use data analytics to identify patterns and opportunities for process improvements, gaining hands-on experience across various client engagements and industries.