Mutual Fund Accountant Intern - Summer 2026
Mutual Fund Accountant Intern - Summer 2026
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Job Description
Our top-rated summer internship program is designed to give college students meaningful work experience in specific functions providing a deeper understanding of the processes of a Fortune 500 financial services organization. The program offers interesting challenges valuable experience and an opportunity to get to know Thrivent. This 12-week internship is a key piece of Thrivents entry-level talent program to ensure a strong talent pipeline to meet the needs of the organization now and into the future. The internship program offers assignments to optimize your skills and experience while giving you exposure to multiple business areas.
Do you love preparing recording and analyzing accounting activity for multiple investment portfolios As a Mutual Fund Accountant Intern you will be responsible for the daily accounting activity associated with pricing mutual funds and variable products. The Fund Accounting Operations department exists to provide effective accounting and reporting principles and practices in partnership with internal and external customers to achieve Thrivents addition you will work closely with auditors custodians transfer agents and sub advisors to gain an understanding of how we here at Thrivent function.
Position Responsibilities
Preparing cash activity and projections for the portfolio managers researching and verifying corporate behaviors verifying daily interest dividend and expense accruals and posting security trade and shareholder activity
Audit resolve and approve net asset value/unit value calculations of funds daily to ensure no discrepancies remain undiscovered that would result in reporting an incorrect net asset value
Prepare monthly reconciliation work papers and ad hoc reports
Ensure activity between the custodian and accounting system reconciles and correct any discrepancies
Work with 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 them in meeting all deadlines if necessary
Assist in preparation of materials for external auditors
Position Requirements
Currently a Junior (Dec. 2026 or May 2027 graduation date) pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting Finance or Economics.
A history of excellent academic performance (GPA 3.0)
Skilled in 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
Additional Program Information
Offering competitive compensation
Full intern event program including development networking and social activities.
Location
Appleton Wisconsin (Hybrid)
Thrivents long-term growth depends on attracting rewarding and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract reward and retain top talent. The applicable hourly wage range for this full-time role is $20.00-$23.00 per hour which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to location relevant experience skills and knowledge business needs market demand and other factors Thrivent deems important.
Pay Transparency
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation pregnancy national origin age disability marital status citizenship status military or veteran status genetic information or any other status protected by applicable local state or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation please let us know by sending an email toor calland request Human Resources.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
