About the role#
Wipfli is hiring for a Winter 2028 Audit Internship in Naperville, Illinois. This is a full-time, paid position that requires working on-site at our office or at various client locations. You will work alongside professionals to gain hands-on experience with audit procedures and client engagements.
What you'll do#
- Perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures following firm and professional standards.
- Prepare or review financial statements, footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs.
- Use data analysis skills to identify information and patterns to support recommendations.
- Respond to requests from clients and firm associates in a timely and accurate manner.
- Communicate with engagement leaders regarding testing problems, open items, and other important matters.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Master’s degree in Accounting.
- Completion of a corporate or individual taxation class.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
- Progressing toward eligibility to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation.
- Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data.
- Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Naperville, Illinois.
- Term: Winter 2028.
- Modality: This role is strictly on-site, requiring attendance at the office or client sites as scheduled.
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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