Mutual Funds Accountant Intern - Summer 2027

Mpls-Investments Office

Full time

REQ-48300

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 DESCRIPTION

Join a dynamic financial reporting team where you'll gain hands-on experience supporting mutual fund operations, regulatory compliance, and shareholder reporting. In this role, you'll help prepare month-end shareholder reports, financial statements and prospectus updates while assisting with critical SEC filings such as N-PORT, N-CEN, and N-MFP. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to compile and validate data for board reporting, strengthen internal control documentation, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

This opportunity is ideal for a motivated accounting or business student who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with large datasets, and is eager to develop expertise in investment company reporting. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, effective communication, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to leverage technology and AI tools like Copilot to drive efficiency and accuracy.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of month end fund shareholder reports. This includes 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.

• Compile and validate data and disclosures for various internal reporting and reports for the Mutual Funds/Series Funds/Core Funds Board of Trustees/Directors.

• Improve and enhance process documentation to help mature internal controls environment.

• Utilize AI-powered tools and data analytics to improve productivity.

Position Requirements

• Currently a Junior (Dec. 2027 or May 2028 graduation date) pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.

• A history of excellent academic performance (GPA 3.0+)

• Ability to leverage AI tools such as Copilot in working with large data sets.

• 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 multi-task and deal with tight deadlines in a team environment

• Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

Additional Program Information

• Offering competitive compensation

• Full intern event program including development, networking, and social activities.

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Thrivent’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 $26.00 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 Transparency

The 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 [email protected] or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.

At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they’ve been given. At our heart, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our customers. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today—and tomorrow.

For over 100 years, Thrivent has been helping people build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, it’s a Fortune 500 company that offers a full range of expert financial solutions, serving more than 2 million customers, as well as the communities in which they live and work.

Thrivent fosters a diverse workforce to serve our diverse clientele, reflecting a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. If you’re intrigued about our work and the possibility of becoming part of it, we invite you to visit Thrivent.com to learn more. You won’t just build a career; you’ll be part of an organization focused on growing, innovating, and serving.