About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in audit work. You will work alongside professionals from all levels of the firm to develop skills as a business advisor. You will support client engagements as an individual contributor and as part of a team, gaining exposure to a variety of industries ranging from small businesses to large corporations.
What you'll do#
- Perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures according to firm and professional standards.
- Prepare financial statements, footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs.
- Use data analysis skills to discover patterns and provide support for recommendations.
- Respond to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
- Develop technical competency with GAAP.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelors or Master’s degree in Accounting.
- Completion of a corporate or individual taxation class.
- Working towards eligibility to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
- Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data.
- Ability to think independently, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Rockford, Illinois.
- Term: Winter 2028.
- Modality: This is a full-time, on-site role. You will work 5 days a week at the Wipfli office or at client sites.
About Wipfli
Wipfli is a business consulting and advisory firm based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It provides audit, accounting, and digital services to 54,000 clients across various sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, and technology. The firm employs more than 3,000 associates. It focuses on serving mid-market organizations.
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