Staff Accountant-Intern Conversion Summer 2025

At Wipfli, people count.
At Wipfli, 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.
People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.
Responsibilities:

• Communicate with client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive and professional manner
• Establish and maintain effective client relationships through regular communications, including on-site visits
• Adhere to prescribed budgets and deadlines
• Develop technical aptitude and provide assistance to clients
• Participate in continuing professional education programs
• Serve as a trusted business advisor for clients and associates
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities in processes to enhance efficiency. Recognize potential issues and/or opportunities in engagements and discuss with engagement head
• Use data analysis skills to discover useful information and patterns to provide support in recommendations

Tax Specific:

• Prepare individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns and projections in accordance with firm and professional standards
• 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
• Communicate with engagement managers regarding open items, testing problems, or other important matters
• Prepare (or review client prepared) financial statements and footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs
• Develop technical expertise with GAAP and accounting procedures, related to assigned product line

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor Degree in Accounting
• Above average knowledge in accounting as demonstrated by college GPA; Minimum 3.2 GPA
• CPA eligibility preferred
• Requires 6-18 months of job related experience
• An accounting internship experience preferred
• Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computers skills; proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, etc.
• Experience with accounting software is a plus
• High level of organization, focus, exceptional attention to detail and strong follow-up skills

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, citizenship status, 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 [email protected]
Wipfli supports Equal Pay for all. In addition, in the State of Montana, we are committed to Equal Pay for Women in accordance with Executive Order 12-2016. The pay range for this role is $55,000 - $75,000.
Estella Anderson, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect! #LI-EA #LI-hybrid
"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.