APFC 2027 Summer Finance Internship
About The Position
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Finance Intern for its 2027 summer internship. Reporting to the Senior Accountant for Public Markets, the intern will gain hands-on experience in investment accounting and learn from finance professionals. The role is intended for individuals pursuing a career in accounting or finance who want to develop practical skills and learn about managing a globally diversified investment portfolio. The internship introduces basic investment-accounting principles through work with multiple asset classes, including fixed-income securities, publicly traded stocks, real estate, and other alternative investments. The intern will collaborate with people and groups inside and outside APFC, including independent auditors and asset managers. Work includes analyzing accounts and account groups and preparing summary schedules for the Alaska Permanent Fund’s annual year-end audit. The intern will also perform other assigned duties and receive exposure to APFC departments to develop an overall perspective on corporate functions. The internship lasts 12–13 weeks, with flexible start and end dates to accommodate academic schedules. It is based at APFC headquarters in Juneau, Alaska. APFC provides one round-trip airfare to Juneau; interns are responsible for securing their own accommodations. Housing resources may be discussed with APFC Human Resources. Pay is $25.00 per hour at the undergraduate level and $27.00 per hour at the graduate level.
Requirements
- Must be an Alaska resident attending school in any state, or enrolled at a post-secondary institution in Alaska.
- Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
- Recent bachelor’s degree graduates may apply if they graduated within nine months of the application close date.
- Submit a cover letter explaining interest in an APFC internship and how it aligns with career goals.
Nice To Haves
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, including Excel and Word.
- Aptitude for learning new software programs.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Finance Department with daily accounting functions.
- Perform hands-on accounting for investment asset classes, including fixed-income securities, publicly traded stocks, real estate, and alternative investments.
- Analyze specific accounts and account groups.
- Prepare summary schedules for the Alaska Permanent Fund’s annual year-end audit.
- Work with internal and external individuals and groups, including independent auditors and asset managers.
- Assist with the annual financial statement audit.
- Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
- Learn about investment operations, analysis, and research.
- Explore accounting and investment professions through staff interviews.
- Make a final presentation to APFC staff.
- Enhance basic office skills and gain exposure to APFC departments and corporate functions.
Benefits
- One round-trip airfare to Juneau provided by APFC.
- Pay of $25.00 per hour for undergraduate-level interns or $27.00 per hour for graduate-level interns.
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