Accounting Internship-Spring 2027Wipfli

Responsibilities: Interns will be responsible for utilizing educational knowledge and experience to perform numerous accounting related responsibilities such as: - 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 ***NOTE: Interns may receive experience in both tax ANDaudit*** Tax Specific: - Prepare individual, business and fiduciary tax returns and projections in accordance with firm and professional standards as directed by engagement leaders - 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 Audit Specific: - 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