Mutual Funds Accountant Intern

Jobtailor; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Minneapolis, MN offers a hands-on internship in the Finance Reporting team. You will assist in preparing month-end fund shareholder reports, financial statements, notes, and prospectus reporting while gaining exposure to SEC filings and compliance.

You will work with data, leverage AI-powered tools, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve internal controls, documentation, and overall productivity.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• GPA 3.0+
• Junior with a December 2027 or May 2028 graduation date
• Ability to leverage AI tools such as Copilot when working with large datasets
• Skilled in MS Office tools, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines in a team environment
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing month-end fund shareholder reports, including semi-annual reports, schedules of investments, financial statements, notes to financial statements, prospectus reporting, and fact sheets
• Assist with SEC regulatory filings and compliance requirements, including N-PORT, N-CEN, and N-MFP
• Compile and validate data and disclosures for internal reporting and reports for Mutual Funds, Series Funds, and Core Funds boards of trustees/directors
• Improve and enhance process documentation to mature the internal controls environment
• Utilize AI-powered tools and data analytics to improve productivity
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization on reporting, data validation, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics

GPA 3.0+

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Copilot AI tools

Job description

• Assist in preparing month-end fund shareholder reports, including semi-annual reports, schedules of investments, financial statements, notes to financial statements, prospectus reporting, and fact sheets
• Assist with SEC regulatory filings and compliance requirements, including N-PORT, N-CEN, and N-MFP
• Compile and validate data and disclosures for internal reporting and reports for Mutual Funds, Series Funds, and Core Funds boards of trustees/directors
• Improve and enhance process documentation to mature the internal controls environment
• Utilize AI-powered tools and data analytics to improve productivity
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization on reporting, data validation, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Currently a Junior with a December 2027 or May 2028 graduation date
• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• GPA of 3.0+
• Ability to leverage AI tools such as Copilot when working with large datasets
• Skilled in MS Office tools, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and deal with tight deadlines in a team environment
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial reporting, with a focus on compliance and data validation. Capable of leveraging AI tools and MS Office applications to enhance productivity and improve internal controls.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Reporting
• SEC Regulatory Filings
• Data Validation
• AI Tools Utilization
• Analytical Skills

Hard Skills

• Accounting Principles
• Financial Reporting Principles
• Data Analytics
• Process Documentation
• Multitasking

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

• Mutual Funds
• Core Funds
• Series Funds
• N-PORT
• N-CEN
• N-MFP

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• AI-Powered Tools