APFC 2027 Summer Finance Internship

Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation•Juneau, AK

18h•Onsite

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 about managing a globally diversified investment portfolio. The internship introduces basic investment accounting principles through work with asset classes including fixed income securities, publicly traded stocks, real estate, and other alternative investments. The intern will work with internal and external contacts, including independent auditors and asset managers. The role includes analyzing accounts and account groups and preparing summary schedules for the Alaska Permanent Fund’s annual year-end audit. The intern will also assist with daily Finance Department accounting functions and special projects, explore accounting and investment professions through staff interviews, and gain exposure to APFC departments and corporate functions. The internship concludes with a presentation to APFC staff. 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 arranging their own housing. The hourly pay is $25 for undergraduate-level interns and $27 for graduate-level interns.

Requirements

Must be an Alaska resident attending school in any state, or enrolled at a post-secondary institution in Alaska.
Must currently be 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

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.
Assist the Finance Department with daily accounting functions.
Assist with the annual financial statement audit.
Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Work with internal and external individuals and groups, including independent auditors and asset managers.
Explore accounting and investment professions through staff interviews.
Gain exposure to APFC departments and corporate functions.
Deliver a final presentation to APFC staff.
Enhance basic office skills and gain experience with accounting and investment software systems.