About the role#
The Montana Board of Investments (BOI) is hiring an Investment Accounting Intern for Summer 2027. You will work with accounting professionals to support the management of approximately $31 billion in investments and $75 million in bonds. This role provides insight into how classroom concepts apply to institutional investment accounting and public-sector finance.
What you'll do#
- Attend daily accounting and investment team meetings.
- Learn investment operations from both participant and investment pool perspectives.
- Assist with monthly and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare journal entries, account analyses, and reconciliations.
- Collaborate on the preparation of annual financial statements.
- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies with guidance from senior accountants.
- Use multiple accounting and bank systems, including SABHRS.
- Utilize Excel for financial reconciliations, cash and investment reviews, reporting, and loan tracking.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment as a sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
- Completion of previous accounting or finance coursework.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort working with large data sets.
- A motivated approach to learning and problem-solving.
- Preference for candidates with an interest in pursuing a professional designation like the CPA.
- Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.
Location & details#
- Location: Montana, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment type: Full-time, paid.
About State of Montana
The State of Montana operates as a government agency based in Helena. It manages public administration across the state and employs over 3,600 people. The organization was founded in 1889. It maintains its primary offices at the Montana State Capitol.
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