Audit Internship - Spring 2028 at Wipfli in Chicago, IL

Referral Details

We greatly appreciate your referral, and we look forward to reviewing the qualifications of the candidate you've recommended. Here's a brief overview of the process: After you've completed this referral form, your recommended candidate will be directed to apply for the specific role through our website. This step is crucial for Wipfli to remain compliant with federal laws and to ensure a fair and transparent selection process. Once their application is received, our Talent Acquisition team will evaluate their qualifications, including how well they align with the requirements of the role and the broader needs of our organization. Your referred candidate will remain in our candidate database for future opportunities, offering them additional chances to become part of our team. As the referrer, your role in the recruitment process is to bring potential talent to our attention. We ask that you refrain from discussing updates on the candidate's status, out of respect for their personal consideration. Our Talent Acquisition team will provide you with a final update once the candidate has been informed of their application status. Throughout this process, we may reach out to you with questions or additional information to ensure a seamless and effective referral experience. Thank you for your invaluable contribution to our recruitment efforts, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding and support throughout this process.

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Responsibilities

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 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 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications: - Pursuing a Bachelors or Master’s degree in Accounting (completion of corporate or individual taxation class is required) - Above average knowledge in accounting as demonstrated by college GPA; Preferred 3.0 GPA or higher - Working towards eligibility to sit for CPA exam upon graduation - Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data - Ability to think independently and make good decisions based on education and experience - Good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with clients and staff - 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) Bridgette Kahny, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect! #LI-BK1 #LI-onsite

Additional Details

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 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. Your safety and trust are important to us. We encourage all applicants to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. 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 hr@wipfli.com Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay rate for this role is $31.50/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" 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.