Wipfli is hiring: Accounting Internship - Spring 2026 in Saint Louis ID-2245

November 30, 2024

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.

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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 NOTE: Interns can receive experience in only tax or both taxANDaudit 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 Above average knowledge in accounting as demonstrated by college GPA; Preferred 3.0 GPA or higher 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) 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, 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 hrwipfli.com Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Benefit offerings include paid sick leave; access to free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program. Wipfli offers flexibility for many positions to be performed remotely; please discuss your work preferences with your recruiter during the interview process. Geri Otto, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit herLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/geriotto/) page to connect LI-GO1 LI-Hybrid Job LocationsUS-MO-Clayton | US-MO-St. Charles Job ID 2024-6288 Category Entry-Level/Internships Remote No

Wipfli is hiring: Accounting Internship - Spring 2026 in Saint Louis ID-2245

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

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Wipfli is hiring: Accounting Internship - Spring 2026 in Saint Louis ID-2245

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

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