Accounting Intern

Cambridge Associates•Boston, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Cambridge Associates (“CA”) is a leading global investment firm. CA’s goal is to help endowments & foundations, pension plans, and ultra-high net worth private clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios that generate outperformance so that they can maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, and investment consulting. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, CA has offices in key markets in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Our worldwide teams ensure our clients benefit from decades of global presence, local expertise, and relationships with the top global investment managers across the world. For more information, please visit www.cambridgeassociates.com .Job Description Summary: Accounting Internship POSITION SPECIFICS Location of position: Boston, MA Required for application: Resume Hours/Comp Compensation: Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week during the summer (June-September) and 12-15+ hours per week during the academic year. Hourly Rate is $22.50. ACCOUNTING PROGRAM Cambridge Associates (CA) is looking for an Accounting Intern for its corporate accounting department located in Boston, MA. Candidate must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited local College or University. Under the supervision of our staff, the candidate can expect to participate in the preparation of journal entries and financial reports, analyze actual financial data, learn accounting software, and assist with other accounting activities. OUR CLIENTS, CULTURE & PEOPLE Cambridge Associates is a global investment firm and aims to help clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios. We believe our clients come first. Our clients are the most compelling endowments, foundations, pensions, private clients and institutional investors around the globe. Ours is a long-term business with long-term client relationships. We bring a deep knowledge of portfolio management best practices to the clients we serve. Cambridge Associates believes culture is central to your success and ours. We believe in a vibrant, values-driven culture that is supportive, inclusive, and diverse. Here, we celebrate the individual while we support global connectivity. At Cambridge, collaboration wins, kindness matters, and your success is our priority. We foster an inclusive and diverse environment that enables all individuals to engage and bring their full selves to work. By leveraging your unique skills, developing your individual career goals, and building a collaborative global community of connected, diverse individuals, we build a community that is stronger together. We actively recruit and invest in the most dynamic and diverse talent and then empower our employees to succeed. Cambridge strongly encourages applications for our Accounting & Finance Internship Program from high-achieving, underrepresented candidates, including students who self-identify as female, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American and/or LGBTQAI. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers. Base salary range for this role: Pay Range Minimum: 0 Pay Range Maximum: 0 In addition to the listed salary range, this position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package. Actual placement within the stated salary range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity. The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.

Requirements

A high level of integrity, accuracy, dependability, enthusiasm, and confidentiality.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Ability to work a minimum of 12-15+ hours per week during academic year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer (June-September).
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without Visa sponsorship.
Candidate must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited local College or University.

Responsibilities

Prepare draft fixed fee invoices for review and approval, then finalize and send the approved invoices to clients.
Assisting with research, filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records.
Communication with clients (ie, responding to inquires pertaining to fees and collection inquiries).
Learning how to work as part of the Accounting team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support senior members of the accounting team.
Taking on additional tasks or projects to learn more about accounting and office operations.

Benefits

In addition to the listed salary range, this position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package.

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