Tax Internship - In-Person, Data-Driven Accounting

Wipfli; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wipfli offers a tax-focused accounting internship designed to develop hands-on experience in tax work and client service. Interns will work with professionals from the firm, tackle accounting tasks, and gain exposure to various client engagements.

You will balance coursework with practical responsibilities, preparing tax returns and collaborating with clients while developing professional and interpersonal skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelors or Master’s degree in Accounting (completion of corporate or individual taxation class is required).
• Above average knowledge in accounting 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; no visa sponsorship needed now or in future.

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
• Prepare individual, business and fiduciary tax returns and projections in accordance with firm and professional standards
• Understand and effectively use current tax and accounting software applications
• Research tax related issues and other related financial reports
• Perform a limited number of tax return interviews as needed

Skills

Communication

Independent thinking

Prioritization

Deadline adherence

US work authorization

Education

Accounting degree coursework

GPA 3.0 or higher

CPA exam eligibility plan

Data Analytics or Big Data coursework

Tools

Tax software

Accounting software

Job description

Wipfli offers a tax-focused accounting internship designed to develop hands-on experience in tax work and client service. Interns will work with professionals from the firm, tackle accounting tasks, and gain exposure to various client engagements.

You will balance coursework with practical responsibilities, preparing tax returns and collaborating with clients while developing professional and interpersonal skills in a collaborative environment.