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Mutual Fund Accountant Intern - Summer 2027

Thrivent · Appleton, WI · $20.00–$23.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This work runs to a daily deadline. How do you handle that kind of pressure?

What they are checking: The posting names tight deadlines, and fund accounting is a same-day cycle every day.

Twelve weeks in Appleton, hybrid, summer 2027, as a junior graduating in late 2027 or 2028. Does that all line up for you?

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What would you want to understand about how a fund works by the end of the summer?

What they are checking: The posting names gaining an understanding of auditors, custodians, transfer agents and sub advisors.

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You find a number that looks wrong late in the day. What do you do?

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About the work

What is a net asset value, and what goes into calculating one?

What they are checking: The posting makes auditing and approving daily NAV calculations the central duty.

Why does it matter so much that a NAV is right before it goes out?

What they are checking: The posting names ensuring no discrepancies remain that would result in reporting an incorrect NAV.

What does it mean to accrue interest, dividends or an expense?

What they are checking: The posting names verifying daily interest, dividend and expense accruals.

Walk me through reconciling two records that should agree but do not.

What they are checking: The posting names reconciling the custodian and the accounting system and correcting discrepancies.

What is a corporate action, and why would a fund accountant care?

What they are checking: The posting names researching and verifying corporate behaviors.

Tell me about your Excel work.

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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 Thrivent’s 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 Thrivent's goals. In 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. 2027 or May 2028 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) Thrivent’s 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 The following benefits may be offered for roles working 20 or more hours per week: medical insurance; Sick and Safe Time; paid company holidays, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion. 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 to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.

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