Fund Accounting Internship

Standish Management; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Standish Management is offering a summer internship to gain exposure to private equity and venture capital through fund administration and partnership accounting. The role supports Associates and Fund Controllers with financial statement work, data entry, and filing, while engaging with client data and reporting systems.

Ideal for those pursuing accounting/finance fundamentals, with strong Excel/Office skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Familiarity with QuickBooks is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and written/verbal communication.
• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of financial and client information into recordkeeping system.
• Maintain and update filing systems.
• Support audit and tax teams as needed.
• Assist with special projects and system conversions.
• Analyze reports and client documents to address discrepancies.

Job description

We are a provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of private equity funds, specifically: Buy-out, Venture Capital, Real Estate and Fund-of- Funds. For new General Partners, we provide consulting services to help accelerate the launch of their funds in addition to our full fund administration services. For established General Partners, we provide administration services and technology to whole fund families or select funds, to help scale their fund operations rapidly and efficiently.

Job Overview:

This position is ideal for someone looking to gain exposure to private equity and venture capital industries through fund administration and partnership accounting during the summer of 2027. Standish interns provide financial and administrative support primarily to the Associates and Fund Controllers. The job responsibilities include assistance with financial statement support schedules, client data entry, filing, and special projects as needed. This position also includes exposure to the systems technology that our clients utilize for reporting purposes by assisting with ongoing data entry & systems conversion projects for new and existing clients as well as analyzing reports and client documents (financial & otherwise) to determine and address discrepancies.

Essential Functions:

• Data entry of financial and client information into recordkeeping system
• Responsible for maintaining and updating various filing systems
• Assist with providing support to audit and tax teams
• Other special projects as given by the Associates and Fund Controllers
• Assist teams with systems conversions and other special projects

Minimum Requirements:

• Knowledge of basic Accounting and Finance principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word & Outlook
• Familiarity with QuickBooks (not required, is a plus)

Skills/Abilities:

• Attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to multi- task and adhere to strict deadlines
• Ability to work in a team and individually
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic

Compensation:

$27.00/hour