Spring 2028 Accounting Internship Wisconsin

Spring 2028 Accounting Intern

Ready to take the next steps in your academic and professional journey? The Vrakas CPAs + Advisors team is looking for a Spring 2028 Accounting intern to bring their unique spark to our talented crew in our Brookfield, Kenosha, or Madison offices.

The Vrakas CPAs + Advisors internship program introduces interns to both audit and tax. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects within multiple industries and learn more about the day-to-day responsibilities in both our audit and tax departments. At Vrakas, we strive to create an environment built around personalized learning opportunities for all interns so everyone can have a positive, beneficial internship experience. To create that environment, we assign each intern a peer mentor who helps tailor the internship experience to their specific needs and goals.

If you're a self-starter, eager to carve out your career path at your own pace and be a key player in propelling our firm to new heights, then you might be the perfect fit for our team. At Vrakas, we're not just filling a position; we're crafting a one-of-a-kind career opportunity tailored to your needs.

Responsibilities

Tax responsibilities include preparing various tax returns, including corporate, partnership, and individual returns. Interns will also have the opportunity to prepare Form 1099 information returns and personal property tax returns. While preparing these returns, interns will gain experience in various tax planning and research projects. Interns will be a part of teams that perform tax services at the Brookfield, Kenosha, and Madison offices.

Audit responsibilities include procedures to verify the accuracy of various financial statement accounts, including cash and bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, prepaid expenses, inventory, property and equipment, accrued expenses, and job cost testing. Interns will be a part of teams that perform assurance services remotely and on-site at our client's headquarters and work directly with controllers, chief financial officers, and business owners during the term of the engagement.

Our interns are trained in various software applications, including but not limited to Excel, Word, ProSystem fx (Workpaper, Trial Balance, and Tax Preparation software), CCH Fixed Assets, and T-Value amortization.

Position Details

• Paid, in-person internship
• Location(s): opportunities in Brookfield, WI, Kenosha, WI, & Madison, WI
• Tax with some Audit responsibilities
• The schedule and hours will be dependent on academic schedules
• Start Date: January 11, 2028
• End Date: April 15, 2028
• Primetime amenities include personal office space, a collaborative work environment, provided electronics, snacks, refreshments, lunches, and more

Requirements

• Enrolled as a student, working towards your bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Pursuing credit eligibility to sit for the CPA exam, per state requirements
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products
• Relevant coursework that provides general knowledge of accounting principles and/or regulations
• Willingness to learn new skills and programs
• Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for doing impactful work, professionalism, integrity, and dependability
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship permanently

Why Vrakas? We're proud of our supportive, people-first culture where your voice matters. You'll collaborate with a team of experienced professionals who are invested in both client success and each other's development. We offer opportunities to build your skills, make a meaningful impact, and join a collaborative learning environment where sharing knowledge helps everyone grow and progress together.

At Vrakas, we are proud to be fiercely independent in our mission to stand tall as one of the largest locally owned CPA firms in the Midwest.