2026 Summer Internship
About This Job:
RPB CPAs is looking for Interns to join our Milwaukee Office team for the Summer of 2026. These Interns will primarily perform audit work, either on the School District or School Choice audits, or tax for our diverse client base.
- Qualified candidates will be interviewed October 20-22, 2025.
At Reilly, Penner & Benton we attempt to make the Intern’s experience identical to that of a new Staff Accountant. Accounting Interns will work on less complex audit, accounting, and tax assignments at our office and at client sites around the Milwaukee area. As they gain experience, they are given more difficult assignments and greater responsibilities.
Perks:
- Provided with the same onboarding as other staff members through our orientation and training process.
- Given opportunities to experience on-the-job training by working directly on audit engagements and/or tax returns, depending upon the specific internship.
- Unlimited access to experienced staff and Partners — questions are expected and encouraged!
- Able to work and communicate directly with clients.
- Always welcome to join in the Firm’s social activities such as catered lunches, holiday parties, post-season celebrations, and community service events.
- Chance to prove themselves by their work performance, work ethic, communication skills and professionalism.
- Depending on performance and openings, full-time permanent job offers upon graduation.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting at a sophomore level or above.
- Eager to learn and gain hands-on accounting experience.
- Strong desire to understand accounting principles and regulations.
- Willingness to adapt and proficiency in utilizing accounting software and tools.
- Ambitious attitude toward your future – financial assistance provided for your CPA journey if hired full-time upon completion of internship!
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
About RPB CPAs
RPB provides a positive culture, work-life balance & career opportunities while combining solid financial principles blended with contemporary techniques & thinking.
RPB offers unique and attractive career opportunities. RPB is Wisconsin's first chartered CPA firm with over 120 years of experience. We are a growing, mid-sized, CPA firm in the Milwaukee market with a diverse client base including non-profit and for-profit organizations, unions, government entities, employee benefit plans, school districts, charter and school choice programs as well as tax preparation and consulting for businesses, partnerships and individuals.
Come see what makes us different.
Reilly, Penner & Benton is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and the principles of equal employment opportunity. We strive to create a workplace that celebrates and respects the uniqueness of every individual, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.