Accounting/Finance Intern - Summer 2027

Thrivent Financial; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Intern development program

Networking events

Social activities

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Thrivent Financial offers a 12-week Accounting/Finance Internship designed to give college students meaningful work experience within a Fortune 500 financial services organization. The program provides exposure to multiple business areas and opportunities to engage with key decision-makers.

The Accounting/Finance Intern will support reconciliations, journal entries, financial analysis, and internal control reviews in a collaborative environment, with assignments to develop skills and build a

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student pursuing accounting or finance with strong academic performance.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to work with partners.
• Proficiency in MS Office and collaboration in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Reconciliations and journal entry preparation.
• Support month-end close processes and financial analyses.
• Assist in audits and internal controls reviews.
• Collaborate with business partners on financial data and reporting.
• Participate in process improvements and operational projects.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Teams

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Collaboration

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Junior (Dec 2027 or May 2028)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

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.POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe Accounting/Finance Intern will work to support the financial needs of the assigned division(s) of Thrivent. The intern will work in a highly collaborative environment where teamwork and communication are key to obtain the level of service needed for this team to succeed. Opportunities in this position include reconciliations and journal entry preparation, project support, financial analysis, and internal control review. This is a unique opportunity to gain broad business and financial experience, have significant responsibility for a variety of projects and engage with key decision-makers on the following types of work:Build insights for financial processes, systems, trends, and/or results that can then be used for management decision-makingAssist in the month-end close processProcess journal entries and prepare account reconciliationsAssist in preparation of materials for auditsAssist team members and key internal stakeholders with updating/reviewing financial controlsReview, analyze, and evaluate business systems and objectives, processes, data, and user needs, along with recommending solutions that meet the needs of the businessInitiate and implement operational improvements and communicate changes to appropriate business partnersOther projects as assignedPosition RequirementsCurrently a Junior (Dec. 2027 or May 2028 graduation date) in an undergraduate degree in Accounting or FinanceA proven history of excellent academic performance (GPA 3.0+)Disciplined, with strong personal management and organization skillsAbility to understand financial statements and respective componentsTakes personal responsibility for the quality and content of the work and complies with information confidentiality requirements where applicableEstablishes and maintains effective relationships by collaborating with business partners and teams by fully understanding their needs and consistently meeting their expectationsStrong problem identification and analytical skillsWell-developed written and oral communication skillsProficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, Teams, and PowerPointOpen to a flexible, hybrid work environment.Ability to work in the United States for indefinite period without sponsorshipAdditional Program InformationOffering competitive compensationFull intern event program including development, networking, and social activitiesLocationHybrid opportunities in Appleton, WI, and Minneapolis, MNThrivent’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 $25.00-$27.00 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 TransparencyThe 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 [e-mail] or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.