2027 Summer Business Accounting & Advisory Internship

Cerity Partners; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship (30-40 hours/week)

Job summary

Cerity Partners in Louisville is seeking a college student for a paid summer internship with the Corporate Accounting team for 2027. The role offers 30-40 hours per week and hands-on exposure to the accounting process in a professional setting.

You will assist with AR/AP, journal entries, and financial statement prep while gaining insights across multiple industries. Ideal candidates are pursuing Finance or Accounting, maintain a 3.2+ GPA, and demonstrate leadership in campus activities.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate program with a minimum 3.2 GPA.
• Majoring in Finance, Accounting, or related business degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Participating in campus organizations, preferably with some leadership experience.
• Identify with Cerity Partners' mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Assist account leads with accounting processes including AR/AP, journal entries, and financial statement prep.
• Gain first-hand experience in the accounting process across multiple industries.
• Shadow and participate in client presentations and team meetings.
• Participate in employee social and volunteer events.
• Collaborate with a remote team to complete financial planning projects.

Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Leadership in campus organizations

Education

Undergraduate student with 3.2 GPA

Finance/Accounting or related business degree

Job description

Are you a college student looking for a summer internship that will provide real world experience? Do you want to work with a collaborative team that believes in putting people first and holding each other accountable? Would you like to be part of a team who works to empower, assist, guide, motivate and support others? If yes, we believe you could be an outstanding fit for our summer internship program.

Cerity Partners is searching for talented, bright, and motivated individuals with the highest level of personal integrity to join our Louisville Corporate Accounting team for the summer of 2027.

This is a paid internship program (30-40 hours/week) and a great opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in a professional environment. This role is ideal for someone looking for authentic exposure to the financial industry at a nationally recognized registered investment advisory.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist account leads with various aspects of the accounting process, including batch accounting in the AR and AP process; processing and posting transactions and related journal entries; and financial statement preparation and analysis
• Gain first-hand experience with the accounting process in multiple industries
• Shadow and participate in various types of client presentations
• Participate in employee social and volunteer events
• Work with a team virtually to create a financial planning project or other projects
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university with a minimum 3.2 GPA
• Majoring in Finance, Accounting, or related business degree
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
• Actively participating in campus organizations, preferably within a leadership role, and/or professional work experience
• Identify with Cerity Partner's mission and demonstrate our core values

Why Cerity Partners

Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. As part of our internship program, you will gain:

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-makers.
• The opportunity to work at one of the fastest-growing RIAs in America.
• Hands-on training to build and strengthen wealth management and financial planning skills.
• Experience within a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and excellence.

Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to [e-mail]. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.