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Accounting Internship- Spring 2026
Wipfli LLP • Remote • Posted 30+ days ago
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Wipfli LLP is offering an Accounting Internship for Spring 2026, aimed at individuals pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting. Interns will utilize their educational knowledge and experience to perform various accounting-related responsibilities, including tax preparation, audit testing, and financial statement preparation. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in tax and/or audit work, develop technical competency, and work alongside professionals at all levels of the firm.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Prepare individual, business and fiduciary tax returns and projections in accordance with firm and professional standards as directed by engagement leaders
- Understand and effectively use current tax and accounting software applications
- Research tax related issues and other related financial reports
- Perform a limited number of tax return interviews as needed
- 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
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
- Completion of corporate or individual taxation class is required
- Minimum 3.2 GPA
- Working towards eligibility to sit for CPA exam upon graduation (150 credits)
- Ability to think independently and make good decisions based on education and experience
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize work, follow through on requests, take initiative and meet deadlines
Preferred
- Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data
Full Job Description
At Wipfli, people count
Our people are core to everything we do - the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.
We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path. And we seek feedback openly, from all.
People matter here and they feel it.
And we value curiosity. Curious is more than a personality trait. It's a way of thinking. Of learning. Of working.
There's purpose in this wonder. It makes us better. It makes us Wipfli.
If you want to be in an environment where you can make a difference - and make a professional home - Wipfli is the place for you.
Check out our Glassdoor Reviews (https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Wipfli-Reviews-E39271.htm) to hear what people are saying about employment at Wipfli!
We will begin reviewing applications for this role in September of 2024.
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
Tax Specific:
+ Prepare individual, business and fiduciary tax returns and projections in accordance with firm and professional standards as directed by engagement leaders
+ Understand and effectively use current tax and accounting software applications
+ Research tax related issues and other related financial reports
+ Perform a limited number of tax return interviews as needed
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 tax and/or 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
Qualifications:
+ Pursuing a Bachelors or Master's degree in Accounting (completion of corporate or individual taxation class is required)
+ Above average competency in accounting as demonstrated by college GPA; Minimum 3.2 GPA
+ Working towards eligibility to sit for CPA exam upon graduation (150 credits)
+ 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
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 identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Wipfli offers paid sick leave; access to free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program; and participation in our Wipfli Foundation matching program for charitable giving.
Victoria Spencer, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit herLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-spencer-865a78b1/) page to connect! #LI-VS1
Don't See Your Dream Job? Connect With Us!
Don't see a current position posted for your area of interest, specialty, or are not ready to formally apply at this time?
Use theJoin Our Talent Community (https://careers.wipfli.com/talentcommunity/signup) feature to forward your information to a member of our recruiting team. We will reach out to you very soon and will also keep you posted on any new positions as they become available.
Job LocationsUS-ME-South Portland
Job ID 2024-6177
Category Entry-Level/Internships
Remote Yes
Our people are core to everything we do - the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.
We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path. And we seek feedback openly, from all.
People matter here and they feel it.
And we value curiosity. Curious is more than a personality trait. It's a way of thinking. Of learning. Of working.
There's purpose in this wonder. It makes us better. It makes us Wipfli.
If you want to be in an environment where you can make a difference - and make a professional home - Wipfli is the place for you.
Check out our Glassdoor Reviews (https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Wipfli-Reviews-E39271.htm) to hear what people are saying about employment at Wipfli!
We will begin reviewing applications for this role in September of 2024.
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
Tax Specific:
+ Prepare individual, business and fiduciary tax returns and projections in accordance with firm and professional standards as directed by engagement leaders
+ Understand and effectively use current tax and accounting software applications
+ Research tax related issues and other related financial reports
+ Perform a limited number of tax return interviews as needed
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 tax and/or 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
Qualifications:
+ Pursuing a Bachelors or Master's degree in Accounting (completion of corporate or individual taxation class is required)
+ Above average competency in accounting as demonstrated by college GPA; Minimum 3.2 GPA
+ Working towards eligibility to sit for CPA exam upon graduation (150 credits)
+ 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
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 identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Wipfli offers paid sick leave; access to free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program; and participation in our Wipfli Foundation matching program for charitable giving.
Victoria Spencer, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit herLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-spencer-865a78b1/) page to connect! #LI-VS1
Don't See Your Dream Job? Connect With Us!
Don't see a current position posted for your area of interest, specialty, or are not ready to formally apply at this time?
Use theJoin Our Talent Community (https://careers.wipfli.com/talentcommunity/signup) feature to forward your information to a member of our recruiting team. We will reach out to you very soon and will also keep you posted on any new positions as they become available.
Job LocationsUS-ME-South Portland
Job ID 2024-6177
Category Entry-Level/Internships
Remote Yes
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