Fund Accounting Internship

Standish Management; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Standish Management in New York invites a summer intern to gain exposure to private equity fund administration and partnership accounting. The role supports Associates and Fund Controllers with financial statement schedules, data entry, filing, and ad hoc projects, plus exposure to client reporting systems.

You will assist with system conversions, analyze reports and documents, and help the audit and tax teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Multitasking

Teamwork and independent work

Organizational skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

QuickBooks

Job description

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: $26.00/hour