Internship Fund Accounting (Summer 2026)

Wilshire is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Alternatives Operations Fund Accounting team for Summer 2026. This opportunity is highly collaborative and will give you exposure across various areas of the firm. We are looking for passionate candidates with excellent academic backgrounds and a high willingness to learn. 

The application deadline is January 23 2026. 

What Youll Do: 

• Support the team in monitoring and maintaining fund cash balances and daily cash activity; help identify and escalate discrepancies to senior staff. 
• Assist team members in preparing daily cash analysis cash position and forecast reports. 
• Help with the preparation of financial statements and monthly bank reconciliations under guidance from experienced staff. 
• Aid in reviewing underlying investment holdings including cost fair market value capital calls distributions and unrealized gains/losses for completeness and accuracy as directed by the team. 
• Assist with tracking capital calls and distributions from underlying investments helping to ensure accurate and timely recordkeeping. 
• Help post transactions to the general ledger and maintain supporting documentation as requested. 
• Work with team members to ensure proper accounting treatment is applied to transactions. 
• Respond to internal administrative queries alongside senior staff and help maintain accurate contact information for investors and investments. 
• Provide support during the quarterly client reporting process audit preparation mailings and other fund administration tasks including data entry scanning and filing documents. 
• Contribute to ad hoc reporting and analysis needs. 

Qualifications :

• Working toward a BA/BS degree in Accounting Finance Economics or a related major with expected graduation between 12/2026 and 6/2027. 
• Excellent academic background with strong quantitative/analytical abilities. 
• Previous internship or relevant coursework in accounting investment operations or private equity preferred. 
• Proficiency with Excel and MS Office; familiarity with fund accounting systems a plus. 
• Exceptional attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Collaborative reliable team player who is self-motivated and demonstrates high integrity and professionalism. 
• Willingness to learn with a positive open-minded approach. 

Additional Information :

• This position will work on a hybrid model out of our Santa Monica office
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a collaborative work environment generous PTO 401(k) match affordable & comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance CFA and other professional membership reimbursement and more.

The pay range for this position is $25/hour. However base pay will be determined on an individual basis considering various factors including location qualifications skills and experience. The total compensation package includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and a full range of health and financial benefit offerings which will be provided in conjunction with an offer of employment.

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Wilshire is an SEC registered investment adviser and required to track certain political contributions under Rule 206(4)-5.  As such you may be required to disclose your prior political contributions.  

We are an equal opportunity employer which means we afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race/ethnicity creed color religion sex (including gender and gender identity) national origin ancestry age marital status veteran status citizenship status disability medical condition (as defined by California Government Code section 12926) or sexual orientation.  Our employees as well as applicants and others with whom we do business will not be subjected to sexual racial religious ethnic or any other form of unlawful harassment.  In addition Wilshire adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.  We are completely committed to these principles not only because of the various laws which address these subjects but because it is the right thing to do for our employees and clients to thrive.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time