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Wilshire · 10 hours ago

Internship: Fund Accounting (Summer 2026)

Santa Monica, CA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$25/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Wilshire is a company dedicated to helping investors improve their financial outcomes through customized portfolio solutions. They are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join their Alternatives Operations Fund Accounting team for Summer 2026, providing support in various accounting and financial tasks.

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Responsibilities

Support the team in monitoring and maintaining fund cash balances and daily cash activity; help identify and escalate discrepancies to senior staff

Assist team members in preparing daily cash analysis, cash position, and forecast reports

Help with the preparation of financial statements and monthly bank reconciliations, under guidance from experienced staff

Aid in reviewing underlying investment holdings including cost, fair market value, capital calls, distributions, and unrealized gains/losses for completeness and accuracy as directed by the team

Assist with tracking capital calls and distributions from underlying investments, helping to ensure accurate and timely recordkeeping

Help post transactions to the general ledger and maintain supporting documentation as requested

Work with team members to ensure proper accounting treatment is applied to transactions

Respond to internal administrative queries alongside senior staff and help maintain accurate contact information for investors and investments

Provide support during the quarterly client reporting process, audit preparation, mailings, and other fund administration tasks including data entry, scanning, and filing documents

Contribute to ad hoc reporting and analysis needs

Qualification

AccountingFinanceExcelQuantitative analysisOrganizational skillsWillingness to learnCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

Working toward a BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related major, with expected graduation between 12/2026 and 6/2027

Excellent academic background with strong quantitative/analytical abilities

Proficiency with Excel and MS Office

Exceptional attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Collaborative, reliable team player who is self-motivated and demonstrates high integrity and professionalism

Willingness to learn with a positive, open-minded approach

Preferred

Previous internship or relevant coursework in accounting, investment operations, or private equity preferred

Familiarity with fund accounting systems a plus

Benefits

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Affordable & comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance

CFA and other professional membership reimbursement

Company

Wilshire

Wilshire is a leading global financial services firm and trusted partner to a diverse range of approximately 500 leading institutional investors and financial intermediaries.

Founded in 1972