Investment Accounting Intern
Job Location:
Helena, MT - USA
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Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Looking for a summer opportunity that builds your resume and gives you real-world experience in finance and accounting Join the Montana Board of Investments (BOI) as an Investment Accounting Intern and see how your classroom learning connects to managing billions in public investments.
At BOI youll work alongside accounting professionals from a variety of backgroundsgovernmental private public investment and banking. Youll play an active role in supporting our mission of managing approximately $31 billion in investments and overseeing $75 million in bonds that fund low-interest loans for Montanas state and local governments.
Why Its Worth It
- Gain hands-on experience in public-sector investing and accounting.
- Build relationships with experienced accounting professionals.
- Add valuable technical and analytical experience to your resume.
- Contribute to projects that have a real impact on communities across Montana.
Who You Are
- Afull-time studentpursuing a bachelors degree in accounting finance economics or a related field.
- Sophomore junior or senior.
- Previous accounting or finance coursework.
- Amotivated self-starterwhos ready to learn and contribute.
- Someone who enjoys working with numbers analyzing data and solving problems.
- Proficient withMicrosoft Exceland comfortable working with large data sets.
- Interest in pursuing a professional designation such as CPA preferred.
This position requires the successful completion of a background check prior to employment.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the State of Montana careers website by January 31 2027 or until the position is filled. Please include a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in finance and the Montana Board of Investments.
This is more than a traditional internship; youll gain valuable technical skills learn from experienced mentors and see the inner workings of institutional investment accounting.
What Youll Do
- Attend daily accounting and investment team meetings.
- Learn how our investment operations work from both the investment pool and participant perspectives.
- Help with monthly and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare journal entries account analyses and reconciliations.
- Collaborate on the annual financial statements.
- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies with guidance from senior accountants.
- Work with multiple accounting and bank systems including the Statewide Accounting Budgeting and Human Resources System (SABHRS).
- Use Excel daily for projects such as:
- Financial reconciliations.
- Cash and investment reviews.
- Preparing information for reports and statements.
- Loan payment and funding tracking.
No two days are the same. Youll be given meaningful projects that develop your analytical problem-solving and financial reporting skills.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
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