Accounting/Finance Intern - Summer 2027

Thrivent is a financial services organization offering a 12-week summer internship program for college students. The Accounting/Finance Intern will support financial operations through reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close activities, financial analysis, audit preparation, internal control reviews, and process improvement projects.

What you'll do:

• Build insights for financial processes, systems, trends, and/or results that can then be used for management decision-making
• Assist in the month-end close process
• Process journal entries and prepare account reconciliations
• Assist in preparation of materials for audits
• Assist team members and key internal stakeholders with updating/reviewing financial controls
• Review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and objectives, processes, data, and user needs, along with recommending solutions that meet the needs of the business
• Initiate and implement operational improvements and communicate changes to appropriate business partners
• Other projects as assigned

What they're looking for:

• Currently a Junior (Dec. 2026 or May 2027 graduation date) in an undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
• A proven history of excellent academic performance (GPA 3.0+)
• Disciplined, with strong personal management and organization skills
• Ability to understand financial statements and respective components
• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and content of the work and complies with information confidentiality requirements where applicable
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships by collaborating with business partners and teams by fully understanding their needs and consistently meeting their expectations
• Strong problem identification and analytical skills
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
• Open to a flexible, hybrid work environment
• Ability to work in the United States for indefinite period without sponsorship

Benefits:

• Full intern event program including development, networking, and social activities
• Hybrid opportunities in Appleton, WI, and Minneapolis, MN
• Medical insurance may be offered for roles working 20 or more hours per week
• Sick and Safe Time may be offered for roles working 20 or more hours per week
• Paid company holidays may be offered for roles working 20 or more hours per week
• Other employee benefits may be offered for roles working 20 or more hours per week