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Thrivent Financial Mutual Fund Accountant Intern - Summer 2025 in Appleton, Wisconsin
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. 2025 or May 2026 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.
At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they’ve been given. At our heart, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our customers. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today—and tomorrow.
For over 100 years, Thrivent has been helping people build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, it’s a Fortune 500 company that offers a full range of expert financial solutions, serving more than 2 million customers, as well as the communities in which they live and work.
Thrivent fosters a diverse workforce to serve our diverse clientele, reflecting a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. If you’re intrigued about our work and the possibility of becoming part of it, we invite you to visit Thrivent.com to learn more. You won’t just build a career; you’ll be part of an organization focused on growing, innovating, and serving.