Tribal Audit-Spring 2028

Wipfli; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 71,850,000 - 97,209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Wipfli is seeking a Tribal Audit internship in the United States to gain hands-on auditing experience, working alongside seasoned professionals to support audit engagements and build technical GAAP knowledge. This in-person internship offers exposure to tribal governments and enterprises in a collaborative environment.

You will assist in planning and executing audit engagements, learn data analysis, and contribute to meaningful client work while developing professional skills and a pathway to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• Strong interest in tribal governance, public sector auditing, or nonprofit financial services.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with clients and staff.
• Willingness to travel for client engagements (3–5 days/week during fieldwork).
• Commitment to Wipfli’s values of integrity, service, and community involvement.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing audit engagements for tribal clients.
• 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

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Job description

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.

Tribal Audit internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in auditing tribal governments and enterprises. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals to support audit engagements, develop technical skills, and contribute to meaningful client work. This internship is designed to build a pipeline of future talent for Wipfli’s Tribal Audit practice.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing audit engagements for tribal clients.
• 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 tax and/or 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

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelors or Master’s degree in Accounting
• Strong interest in tribal governance, public sector auditing, or nonprofit financial services.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with clients and staff
• Willingness to travel for client engagements (3–5 days/week during fieldwork).
• Commitment to Wipfli’s values of integrity, service, and community involvement
• 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

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.

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [e-mail].

Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate’s unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay rate for this role is $29.50/hour. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.

Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well‑being. Benefit offerings include paid sick leave; access to free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program. Wipfli offers flexibility for many positions to be performed remotely.

"Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.