Accounting, Administration & Analysis Internship

Accounting, Administration & Analysis Internship

• Accounting, Administration & Analysis Internship

The Intern Program is an established and integral component of Murphy Pohlad Asset Management. Interns develop and apply critical skills that support our advisory work in the areas of accounting, administration, financial analysis, investment analysis and communication to serve clients and co-workers.

Description of the Intern Program

The intern program is offered as either a one or two year program
. Students must have completed their sophomore year.

We offer a structured learning curriculum that is focused on practical application of accounting including:

• Practical applications of Quick Books with payroll, paying bills and preparing the firm’s monthly financial statements.
• Involvement with annual budgeting and monthly forecasting.
• Administering human resource processes that support our team.
• Exposure to regulatory compliance processes, technology and cyber-security practices.
• Applications of investment portfolio accounting software.
• Preparing financial reports for clients and investment advisers.
• Exposure to key areas of investment and financial advisory services for families and individuals, including investment analysis, income taxes, estate planning and retirement planning.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting.
• A strong desire to help people by applying your interest in accounting to support our team in serving clients.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills.
• Demonstrated orientation to detail, organization, and process.
• Ability to work efficiently on an independent basis in a quiet and structured environment.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality (subject to signed confidentiality agreement).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Your Personal Attributes

• Service Orientation – You are passionate about serving others and in helping to meet the needs of others.
• Team Player – You enjoy being a part of a team and contributing to results.
• Balance – Your work is an important source of fulfillment and you have interests you enjoy outside of work.
• Communication - You are a willing listener and a learner. You communicate well in writing or verbally.
• Problem solving - You are attentive to detail and enjoy solving problems.
• Curiosity - You have an intrinsic interest in how things work combined with a drive to efficiently understand context.
• Integrity - You believe in integrity – always.
• Multi-tasking – You thrive with the challenge of having a full list of projects to complete and you effectively triage, communicate and rebalance as your day develops.

We Offer

• A collaborative platform as a foundation to build your skills.
• An inclusive work environment where every person is given the encouragement, support, and opportunity to be successful.
• Personal development growth opportunities, including a path to becoming a potential member of the team.
• Work Flexibility – Typical time commitment is 6-20 hours when school is in session, 35-40 hours per week during summer break.
• Analytical tools and resources to support learning in the areas of financial planning, investment analysis and portfolio management.