Student Internship

1 month ago

Helena, United States State of Montana Full time
Student Internship - Investment Accounting-(24142908)

This is an opportunity to work alongside professionals from various accounting backgrounds, such as governmental, private, public, investment, and banking industries, while making meaningful contributions to the Montana Board of Investments (BOI) mission and gaining relevant work experience. BOI manages approximately $28 billion in investments for state entities and local government participants. The BOI also manages roughly $75 million in bonds payable with the proceeds funding a revolving low-interest loan program for state entities and local government borrowers. The Investment Accounting Intern will also work with the various investment teams at the BOI to perform the assigned duties.

The investment accounting team processes, records, and documents daily investment transactions using multiple accounting systems. The accounting team prepares entries from both the investment pool and the participant's perspective. While some projects are predetermined, there will be impromptu projects requiring the ability to research, analyze, and problem-solve discrepancies. A strong aptitude with Excel is necessary. The Investment Accounting Intern will have the opportunity to learn how to use the Statewide Accounting, Budgeting, and Human Resources System (SABHRS) and multiple bank systems. 

Attend investment accounting meetings on daily operations, including internal controls. Learn and understand the organization of the BOI and the various roles and functions of the investment accounting team. Participate in the monthly and annual close processes. Prepare journal entries and account analyses. Collaborate on the preparation of the annual financial statements. Analyze, research, and resolve discrepancies. Assist Senior Accountants and Accounting Managers in daily accounting activities and month and year-end close procedures. Analyze and reconcile financial reports and records. Review, research, and recommend improvements to analysis and reporting. Extensively use Excel to complete assigned projects, which could include but are not limited to: ReconciliationsCompiling information for financial statements and other reportsEnd-of-day document processingDaily cash and cash equivalent reviewLoan payment and funding processing Other duties/projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Full-time student working towards a 4-year undergraduate degree in a related field. Strong desire to learn about the investment accounting opportunities for an institutional pension investor. Self-starter with professionalism and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Preferred

Sophomore, junior, or senior with previous coursework in finance, economics, accounting, or other applicable areas of study Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and gathering and summarizing large data sets. Enrollment or interest in pursuing professional accreditation program (CPA, CFA, etc.).

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.

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