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Accounting Internship-Summer 2026

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Wipfli

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Data
    Accounting & Tax
  • Bozeman

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing an Accounting degree (tax class required), have a 3.0 GPA+, seek CPA eligibility (150 credits), and possess good communication, decision-making, and prioritization skills.
  • You will assist clients with inquiries, prepare tax returns, perform audits, analyze data, research tax issues, and support engagement leaders on various accounting tasks.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting (completion of corporate or individual taxation class is required)
  • Above average competency in accounting as demonstrated by college GPA; Preferred 3.0 GPA or higher
  • 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

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

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the accounting intern?

Interns will be responsible for responding to client requests, gathering information for documents, performing data analysis, identifying process improvements, and gaining experience in either tax or audit.

What specific tasks will the intern perform in the tax role?

In the tax role, interns will prepare individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns and projections, utilize tax and accounting software, research tax-related issues, and conduct tax return interviews as needed.

What specific tasks will the intern perform in the audit role?

In the audit role, interns will perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures, communicate with engagement leaders about important matters, prepare financial statements and management reports, and develop competency with GAAP.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, have completed corporate or individual taxation classes, possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be working towards eligibility for the CPA exam.

What skills will the intern develop during this internship?

Interns will gain skills in tax and/or audit work, learn about data analytics, improve their communication and interpersonal skills, and develop administrative abilities to organize, analyze, and effectively communicate information.

What is the pay rate for this internship position?

The pay for this internship position is $28.00 per hour.

Does Wipfli provide any accommodations for individuals with disabilities?

Yes, Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations during the application, interview, or recruiting process.

Will this internship position consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship?

No, Wipfli will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

Who can I connect with for more information about this internship?

You can connect with Estella Anderson from the recruiting team for more information about the internship process. Her LinkedIn profile is available for contact.

What kind of experience can interns expect to gain at Wipfli?

Interns will gain hands-on experience in tax and audit work, develop skills to become trusted business advisors, and work closely with professionals across various levels within the firm.

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Wipfli

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1930
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Mission & Purpose

Always advancing. Always progressing. From curiosity to clarity to results. That’s Wipfli. We’re Wipfli, a top 20 advisory firm with a strong CPA foundation serving 59,000 clients across today’s most complex industries. For more than 90 years, we have evolved and grown to help our clients take on whatever comes next. Yet as much as we change, at our core we remain committed to curiosity and our clients. Our more than 3,200 associates help our clients with services that range from business consulting and digital services to audit and accounting. We focus on emerging and mid-market organizations with specialized knowledge in industries like financial institutions, financial services, manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, construction, real estate, government, nonprofit, agriculture, auto dealerships, technology and tribal gaming and government. Our mission to create a lasting, positive impact extends beyond our clients to our associates and communities. We believe in a workplace — and world — where everyone feels included and diversity is embraced. To foster that, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone is equally supported, empowered and encouraged. Through initiatives focused on leadership, recruitment, training and diverse business resource groups, we will continue to become a more inclusive firm and build the workforce of the future. We know that diversity makes us all stronger. Visit www.wipfli.com/EmailSignup to get updates from our team. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter at: - Twitter: www.twitter.com/Wipfli_LLP - Facebook: www.facebook.com/WipfliLLP Specialties: Digital services, organizational performance, executive coaching, financial solutions, audit/accounting, outsourcing and mitigating risk.