Tax Internship

About the Role

• This role requires an in-person work arrangement. In-person work is defined as associates regularly working 5 days a week, for full-time interns, or during your working hours, for part-time interns, in a Wipfli office or at client sites. Scheduled meetings at the client and in the office require in-person attendance.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize educational knowledge and experience to perform accounting related responsibilities.
• Respond to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive, and professional manner.
• Respond to inquiries from clients and work with clients 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.

What You Will Gain

• Experience the Wipfli Way firsthand 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 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 organize, analyze, and communicate with others in a productive and efficient manner.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Tax and accounting software applications
• Data analysis skills

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelors or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Completion of a 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.
• 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).