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Mutual Fund Accountant Intern
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Job Description
Mutual Fund Accountant Intern – Summer 2027 | Thrivent
The Tone:
This is an internship at Thrivent, located in Appleton, WI (Hybrid). Thrivent is a Fortune 500 financial services organization, and this top-rated 12-week summer internship program provides meaningful work experience in specific functions. It’s designed to give college students a deeper understanding of the organization’s processes and serves as a key piece of Thrivent’s entry-level talent program to ensure a strong talent pipeline for future needs. The program offers interesting challenges, valuable experience, and exposure to multiple business areas.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Appleton, WI
• Pay: $20–$23 hourly
• Team: Fund Accounting Operations department, collaborating with internal and external customers.
• Mission: Responsible for the daily accounting activity associated with pricing mutual funds and variable products.
• Tech Stack: MS Office tools, including PowerPoint and Excel
What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare cash activity and projections for portfolio managers, verifying daily interest, dividend, and expense accruals.
• Audit, resolve, and approve daily net asset value/unit value calculations to prevent discrepancies.
• Ensure activity between the custodian and accounting system reconciles, correcting any discrepancies as needed.
• Work with the custodian to ensure funds are receiving all entitled income and principal payments.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for external auditors.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Undergraduate Junior (December 2027 or May 2028 graduation date) pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, with a history of excellent academic performance (GPA 3.0+).
• Skills: Proficiency in MS Office tools, including PowerPoint and Excel; knowledge of accounting and financial reporting principles; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines in a team environment; strong oral and written communication skills.
