Mutual Fund Accountant Intern

About the Role

• 12-week summer internship program designed for college students.
• Provides meaningful work experience in specific functions within a financial services organization.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to multiple business areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, record, and analyze accounting activity for multiple investment portfolios.
• Be responsible for the daily accounting activity associated with pricing mutual funds and variable products.
• Prepare cash activity and projections for portfolio managers.
• Research and verify corporate behaviors.
• Verify daily interest, dividend, and expense accruals.
• Post security trade and shareholder activity.
• Audit, resolve, and approve net asset value/unit value calculations of funds daily.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation work papers and ad hoc reports.
• Ensure activity between the custodian and accounting system reconciles and correct any discrepancies.
• Work with the custodian to ensure that funds are receiving all entitled income and principal payments.
• Participate in team functions such as pricing, running and distributing daily reports, and sending net asset information to various vendors.
• Ensure all accounting activity and detail is accurate for Mutual Fund Accounting Reporting and Tax units.
• Assist Mutual Fund Accounting Reporting and Tax units in meeting all deadlines.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for external auditors.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• MS Office tools, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and deal with tight deadlines in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Currently a Junior (Dec. 2027 or May 2028 graduation date) pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• A history of excellent academic performance (GPA 3.0+).

Additional Program Information:

• Offering competitive compensation.
• Full intern event program including development, networking, and social activities.
• Location: Appleton, Wisconsin (Hybrid).
• Applicable hourly wage range: $20.00-$23.00 per hour.
• Potential Benefits (for roles working 20+ hours per week): medical insurance, Sick and Safe Time, paid company holidays, and other employee benefits.