About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in audit work. You will work alongside professionals from all levels of the firm to support client engagements. This is a full-time position for the Winter 2028 term.
What you'll do#
- Perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures based on professional standards.
- Gather information from clients to complete required documentation.
- Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs.
- Respond to requests from clients and firm associates in a professional manner.
- Use data analysis to find patterns and support recommendations.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of 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.
- Coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data is preferred.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Work Modality: This role is strictly on-site. You will work 5 days a week in the Wipfli office or at client sites.
Relevant fieldsAccounting
About Wipfli
Wipfli is a Milwaukee-based business consulting and services firm that has operated for over nine decades. The partnership employs between 1,001 and 5,000 staff members to provide audit, accounting, digital strategy, and advisory services. It serves 54,000 clients, primarily focusing on mid-market and emerging organizations within sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, and financial services.
