About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in audit work and professional services. You will work alongside firm professionals to support client engagements across various industries. This role is based in South Portland, Maine, and requires in-person attendance at the office or client sites.
What you'll do#
- Perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures following professional standards.
- Prepare or review financial statements, footnotes, and management reports.
- Gather information from clients and respond to their inquiries.
- Communicate with engagement leaders regarding testing problems or open items.
- Use data analysis to identify patterns and support recommendations.
- Proactively suggest process improvements to increase efficiency.
- Develop technical competency in GAAP.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
- Completion of a corporate or individual taxation class.
- A minimum GPA of 3.2.
- Progress toward eligibility to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation.
- Ability to work independently, make decisions, and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
- Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data.
Location & details#
- Location: South Portland, Maine.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
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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