APFC 2026 Summer Finance Intern

Austin Community College; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

One round-trip airfare to Juneau

Opportunity to gain experience in investment accounting

Job summary

A public educational institution in Juneau, Alaska is offering an internship in accounting for undergraduate and graduate students. Interns will perform various tasks related to investment accounting, assisting with audits and daily functions in the Finance Department. This position is designed for candidates with a strong GPA and relevant skills such as proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The internship lasts 12 to 13 weeks and offers flexible start and end dates to accommodate academic schedules, with pay at $25 per hour for undergraduates and $27 for graduates.

Qualifications

• Must be an Alaska resident attending school in any state or enrolled in post-secondary institution in Alaska.
• Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Recent graduates eligible if graduation occurred within nine months of application close date.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on accounting for various investment asset classes.
• Work with independent auditors and asset managers.
• Assist Finance Department with daily accounting functions.
• Participate in annual financial statement audit.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Windows

Proficiency in Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or finance

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Tools

Accounting software systems

Job description

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be an Alaska resident attending school in any state or enrolled at a post‑secondary institution in Alaska.

Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or finance.

Recent graduates earning a bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply if graduation occurred within nine months of the application close date.

Cover Letter: Please explain why you are interested in an internship at APFC, and how it aligns with your career goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

Academic Performance: Cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with the Microsoft Windows platform, including Excel and Word. Candidates should demonstrate an aptitude for learning new software programs, superb analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Internship Description:

The intern job duties involve a variety of tasks and will provide the intern with an introduction to the basic principles of investment accounting. Work will involve performing hands‑on accounting for a variety of investment asset classes including fixed income securities, publicly traded stocks, real estate and other alternative investments. The intern will work with a variety of individuals and groups both internal and external to APFC, including independent auditors and asset managers. Duties will include analysis of specific accounts and account groups, along with preparation of summary schedules necessary for the annual year‑end audit of the Alaska Permanent Fund. The intern will also perform other duties as assigned and will receive exposure to all APFC departments to gain an overall perspective of corporate functions.

• Gain an understanding of accounting for investments.
• Experience working with various accounting and investment software systems.
• Gain an understanding of investment operations, analysis, and research
• Assist Finance Department with daily accounting functions.
• Explore the accounting and investment professions through staff interviews.
• Experience and assist with annual financial statement audit.
• Assist with special projects.
• Enhance basic office skills.
• Make a final presentation to the APFC staff.

Pay:

$25.00 per hour undergraduate level / $27.00 per hour graduate level.

Duration:

12‑13 weeks with flexible start and end dates to accommodate academic schedules.

Location:

APFC Headquarters located in Juneau, Alaska.

Travel:

One round‑trip airfare to Juneau provided by APFC.

Housing:

Interns are responsible for securing their own accommodations. Housing can be discussed with APFC Human Resources to connect students with resources if needed.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may be added, removed or changed at any time with or without notice.