Job Description

WI Office Locations: Baraboo, Black Earth, Door County, Fort Atkinson, Mauston, Marshfield, Portage, Reedsburg, Sauk City, Sun Prairie, Tomah, Wausau, and Wisconsin Dells-Lake Delton.

Upcoming opportunities:

• Spring, 2027, Assurance Internship (January 11th - April 16th): Reedsburg & Baraboo office applications OPEN NOW
• Spring, 2027, Business Operations Internship (January 11th - April 16th): Baraboo office applications OPEN NOW
• Spring, 2027, Information Technology (IT) Support Internship (January 11th - April 16th): Baraboo office applications OPEN NOW

At MBE CPAs, interns are treated as part of the team from day one. You'll gain hands-on experience working alongside department leaders and professionals who are invested in your growth while contributing to meaningful projects across the organization. Along the way, you'll build professional connections and gain exposure to potential career opportunities within MBE and the affiliate group.

What's Available?

Assurance Intern, Audit | Baraboo and Reedsburg, WI

Work as part of an engagement team supporting assurance services for clients across a variety of industries. Interns gain exposure to audit procedures, financial reporting, and the collaborative process behind client engagements.

What you'll do:

• Fieldwork procedures
• Testing financial statement balances
• Sampling methods
• Workpaper preparation and documentation
• Basic accounting and analytical procedures
• Supporting senior auditors during client engagements

Skills & Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in accounting, particularly interested in audit and assurance services
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office products
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong oral and written communication

Schedule: Full-time internships follow a Monday - Friday schedule averaging 40 hours a week. Interns are expected to work onsite at their selected location. Specific schedules may vary based on office needs and workload. Some flexibility is available to accommodate class schedule.

Business Operations Intern, Administration | Baraboo, WI

Gain exposure to the behind-the-scenes operations that help keep growing professional services running smoothly. This internship provides a strong foundation in business processes, document workflows, and administrative support during one of our busiest times of the year.

What you'll do:

• Support document workflows through scanning and organizing client documents
• Setting up client accounts
• Assembling completed returns
• Provide overall administrative and client support when needed

Skills & Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in business administration, accounting communications, or related field
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and client confidentiality
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office products
• Adaptable and willing to assist with changing priorities and team needs
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Schedule: Full-time internships follow a Monday - Friday schedule averaging 40 hours a week. Admin interns are expected to work onsite at their selected location during normal business hours. Specific schedules may vary based on office needs and workload. Some flexibility is available to accommodate class schedule.

Technology Support Intern, IT | Baraboo, WI

Help support the technology, systems, and tools ream members rely on every day. This internship provides exposure to technical support, troubleshooting, technology questions, and IT service delivery within a fast-paced professional environment.

What you'll do:

• Application data collection and documentation
• Tasks related to troubleshooting and system replacement
• Day-to-day support for employees' technology needs
• Partnering with IT on technology improvement initiatives

Skills & Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree or certificate in information technology, computer science, management information systems, cybersecurity, or related field
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Customer service mindset when assisting employees and end users
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Junior and Senior standing preferred

Schedule:

• Full-time internships follow a Monday - Friday schedule averaging 40 hours a week. Admin interns are expected to work onsite at their selected location during normal business hours. Specific schedules may vary based on office needs and workload. Some flexibility is available to accommodate class schedule.

Amazing Perks and Benefits Package:

This is a PAID internship with opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with professionals across the MBE and affiliate groups. In addition, interns enjoy:

• Hands-on projects and work alongside experienced accounting professionals
• Training, mentorship, and support throughout your internship
• Intern-focused networking, development, and check-in opportunities
• Opportunities to participate in team and office-wide lunches, celebrations, and events outside of day-to-day work

So how do I join?

We love connecting with students at college career fairs throughout the fall and spring. Stop by our booth to introduce yourself, learn more about MBE, and share your resume with our team. You can also apply online by submitting your resume and selecting your preferred office location. Please only select locations where you can reliably work onsite throughout the duration of the internship.

Once applications have been reviewed, qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team for a phone interview. If you're graduating within the next 6-12 months, we'd also love to discuss full-time opportunities.

What else are you hiring for?

See all open positions on the MBE CPAs website under careers, or connect with our Lead Campus Recruiter, Cass Allard, on LinkedIn. Additional internship and full-time opportunities may be available across MBE CPAs and the affiliate groups.

More about the MBE Affiliate Group:

MBE CPAs is a team of accounting experts who use our industry-based knowledge to help others succeed in their financial journeys. We expanded our services from just accounting and tax to now include an entire affiliate group of services to support our clients with 19 office locations, including 13 in Wisconsin in Black Earth, Door County, Fort Atkinson, Mauston, Marshfield, Portage, Reedsburg, Sauk City, Sun Prairie, Tomah, Wausau, and Wisconsin Dells-Lake Delton; and our corporate headquarters in Baraboo, plus offices in Phoenix, Goodyear, and Chandler, Arizona; in Scottsbluff and Kimball, Nebraska; and Durango, Colorado.