Student Opportunities

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Vrakas is looking for college students and recent graduates who want to be a part of our dynamic team. We understand we are not your only option, which is why our top priority is making Vrakas a place where you want to build your career! We work hard to help our team members enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career.

CPA Exam Support

Vrakas is committed to helping employees grow professionally and making it a priority to assist staff in preparing and passing the CPA exam with:

+ Study Time During Work

 + Paid Time to Take Exam

 + Exam Fee Reimbursement of all 4 sections

 + Bonus Upon Passing 

Workplace Flexibility

With our recent growth, we have internships and entry-level opportunities in Brookfield, Kenosha, and Chicago. Regardless of location, our culture, resources, and opportunities are abundant throughout. We also offer flexible scheduling to help employees work remotely when needed.

BDO Alliance Affiliation

We are an independent member of the BDO Alliance USA, a nationwide association of independently owned local and regional accounting, consulting, and service firms with similar client service goals. By supplementing our services, the BDO Alliance USA allows us to…

Variety of Client Work

You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse population of clients, from a variety of industries. 

Workplace Culture

Fulltime entry-level employees receive full benefits including:

Giving Back to the Community

Vrakas not only supports its team of professionals but also aims to give back to its surrounding communities. With monthly charity lunches and an annual community service day, Vrakas aims to pay it forward..

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From Big 4 to Vrakas

“As an experienced hire, I was attracted to Vrakas by the autonomy I’ve been given to make a meaningful impact on the direction of our business and our culture.  Vrakas has a sincere people-first culture that encourages our people to lean into their strengths as they shape their career experience within the firm.  I also get a lot of energy from the impact we have on our clients from our hands-on service model.  I’m thrilled to be part of the leadership group as we continue to adapt to changes in our profession while building on our strong culture!

– Andrew A. Kamphuis

CPA, Shareholder

Andy Kamphuis Shareholder

Ben Rawson, Intern

“My experience as an intern at Vrakas has been fantastic! My favorite part of the internship is being able to work on a wide variety of clients and expanding my knowledge throughout many different industries and companies.” 

Halena Gehrke, Intern

“Vrakas creates an environment of inclusivity and opportunities, no matter what standing you have. There are endless possibilities to learn and grow, an atmosphere that promotes positivity and confidence to learn and try new things.”

What is a Spring Internship at Vrakas Like?

What is a Spring Internship at Vrakas Like?

At Vrakas, the internship starts with one week of in-house training, to help familiarize you with our software programs and procedures.  This first week of training is just a starting point, the rest of your training is done through hands-on experience while working on real client projects.

The internship includes both audit and tax work, in order to give you a better sense of what both areas are like outside of a classroom and to discover where your interests and talents lie.  You will also work in a variety of industries and will assist with various types of engagements including, audits, reviews, corporate tax returns, individual tax returns, and estate tax returns. Interns perform the same level of work as our associates, to provide for a quality experience.

During your time at Vrakas, our experienced team is available to assist when you need guidance.  We have an open-door policy and encourage questions to help you learn. It’s not just about completing projects, we want to make sure you understand the why behind the process.

In addition to the work, we provide interns with a pleasant working environment that includes time to socialize and get to know your co-workers. Also, because it is a busy time for our employees, the firm provides snacks, fruit, sandwich fixings, and catered meals.

The paid internship takes place during the Spring semester and lasts approximately 14 weeks (beginning of January to April 15).  Interviews are performed at our Brookfield Office or can be done on-campus, for student convenience. Our goal at the end of the internship is to offer full-time positions to candidates who have grown and have proven their willingness to learn.

What is a Summer Internship at Vrakas Like?

What is a Summer Internship at Vrakas Like?

A summer internship at Vrakas consists of a variety of audit responsibilities within the employee benefit plan area. Employee benefit plan audits contain a range of work for summer interns, who are given the same level of responsibility as first-year associates. Planning, earnings tests, direct client communication, and on-site fieldwork are just a few of the many tasks summer interns will take part in, while working in teams within a diverse client base. While the summer intern workload primarily focuses on assistance within the audit department, interns will get a glimpse of the tax department as they work through extensions. In addition to the accounting side of the internship, summer interns have an opportunity to participate in firm-wide and departmental social outings, as well as intermural sporting activities such as softball, volleyball and flag football.

During your time at Vrakas, our experienced team is available to assist when you need guidance.  We have an open-door policy and encourage questions to help you learn. It’s not just about completing projects, we want to make sure you understand the “why” behind the process.

In addition to the work, we provide interns with a pleasant working environment that includes time to socialize and get to know your co-workers.

This paid internship takes place during the summer and lasts approximately 12 weeks (beginning of June through August).

Come Work With Us

Vrakas is always looking for intern candidates, and recent college graduates who want to be a part of our dynamic team.

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