Internship: Fund Accounting (Summer 2026)
Wilshire Advisors LLC
Full-time
On-site
Santa Monica California United States
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Company Description
As part of the Wilshire family, you can rest assured that every day you are contributing to an organization that is helping investors improve their financial outcomes. For more than 50 years, Wilshire has been dedicated to providing customized portfolio solutions grounded in research and powered by next generation technologies.
Wilshire advises on over $1 trillion in assets for some of the world’s largest and most sophisticated institutional investors and is headquartered in the United States with offices worldwide.
Job Description
Wilshire is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Alternatives Operations Fund Accounting team for Summer 2026. This opportunity is highly collaborative and will give you exposure across various areas of the firm. We are looking for passionate candidates with excellent academic backgrounds and a high willingness to learn.
The application deadline is January 23, 2026.
What You’ll Do:
Support the team in monitoring and maintaining fund cash balances and daily cash activity; help identify and escalate discrepancies to senior staff.
Assist team members in preparing daily cash analysis, cash position, and forecast reports.
Help with the preparation of financial statements and monthly bank reconciliations, under guidance from experienced staff.
Aid in reviewing underlying investment holdings including cost, fair market value, capital calls, distributions, and unrealized gains/losses for completeness and accuracy as directed by the team.
Assist with tracking capital calls and distributions from underlying investments, helping to ensure accurate and timely recordkeeping.
Help post transactions to the general ledger and maintain supporting documentation as requested.
Work with team members to ensure proper accounting treatment is applied to transactions.
Respond to internal administrative queries alongside senior staff and help maintain accurate contact information for investors and investments.
Provide support during the quarterly client reporting process, audit preparation, mailings, and other fund administration tasks including data entry, scanning, and filing documents.
Contribute to ad hoc reporting and analysis needs.
Qualifications
Working toward a BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related major, with expected graduation between 12/2026 and 6/2027.
Excellent academic background with strong quantitative/analytical abilities.
Previous internship or relevant coursework in accounting, investment operations, or private equity preferred.
Proficiency with Excel and MS Office; familiarity with fund accounting systems a plus.
Exceptional attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Collaborative, reliable team player who is self-motivated and demonstrates high integrity and professionalism.
Willingness to learn with a positive, open-minded approach.
Additional Information
This position will work on a hybrid model out of our Santa Monica office
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a collaborative work environment, generous PTO, 401(k) match, affordable & comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, CFA and other professional membership reimbursement, and more.
The pay range for this position is $25/hour. However, base pay will be determined on an individual basis considering various factors, including location, qualifications, skills, and experience. The total compensation package includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and a full range of health and financial benefit offerings, which will be provided in conjunction with an offer of employment.
Visit www.wilshire.com for additional company information.
Wilshire is an SEC registered investment adviser and required to track certain political contributions under Rule 206(4)-5. As such, you may be required to disclose your prior political contributions.
We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race/ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including gender and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, disability, medical condition (as defined by California Government Code section 12926), or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment. In addition, Wilshire adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business. We are completely committed to these principles not only because of the various laws which address these subjects, but because it is the right thing to do for our employees and clients to thrive.
If you have a disability, and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 310-584-6011.
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As part of the Wilshire family, you can rest assured that every day you are contributing to an organization that is helping investors improve their financial outcomes. For more than 50 years, Wilshire has been dedicated to providing customized portfolio solutions grounded in research and powered by next generation technologies.
Wilshire advises on over $1 trillion in assets for some of the world’s largest and most sophisticated institutional investors and is headquartered in the United States with offices worldwide.
Job Description
Wilshire is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Alternatives Operations Fund Accounting team for Summer 2026. This opportunity is highly collaborative and will give you exposure across various areas of the firm. We are looking for passionate candidates with excellent academic backgrounds and a high willingness to learn.
The application deadline is January 23, 2026.
What You’ll Do:
Support the team in monitoring and maintaining fund cash balances and daily cash activity; help identify and escalate discrepancies to senior staff.
Assist team members in preparing daily cash analysis, cash position, and forecast reports.
Help with the preparation of financial statements and monthly bank reconciliations, under guidance from experienced staff.
Aid in reviewing underlying investment holdings including cost, fair market value, capital calls, distributions, and unrealized gains/losses for completeness and accuracy as directed by the team.
Assist with tracking capital calls and distributions from underlying investments, helping to ensure accurate and timely recordkeeping.
Help post transactions to the general ledger and maintain supporting documentation as requested.
Work with team members to ensure proper accounting treatment is applied to transactions.
Respond to internal administrative queries alongside senior staff and help maintain accurate contact information for investors and investments.
Provide support during the quarterly client reporting process, audit preparation, mailings, and other fund administration tasks including data entry, scanning, and filing documents.
Contribute to ad hoc reporting and analysis needs.
Qualifications
Working toward a BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related major, with expected graduation between 12/2026 and 6/2027.
Excellent academic background with strong quantitative/analytical abilities.
Previous internship or relevant coursework in accounting, investment operations, or private equity preferred.
Proficiency with Excel and MS Office; familiarity with fund accounting systems a plus.
Exceptional attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Collaborative, reliable team player who is self-motivated and demonstrates high integrity and professionalism.
Willingness to learn with a positive, open-minded approach.
Additional Information
This position will work on a hybrid model out of our Santa Monica office
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a collaborative work environment, generous PTO, 401(k) match, affordable & comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, CFA and other professional membership reimbursement, and more.
The pay range for this position is $25/hour. However, base pay will be determined on an individual basis considering various factors, including location, qualifications, skills, and experience. The total compensation package includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and a full range of health and financial benefit offerings, which will be provided in conjunction with an offer of employment.
Visit www.wilshire.com for additional company information.
Wilshire is an SEC registered investment adviser and required to track certain political contributions under Rule 206(4)-5. As such, you may be required to disclose your prior political contributions.
We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race/ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including gender and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, disability, medical condition (as defined by California Government Code section 12926), or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment. In addition, Wilshire adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business. We are completely committed to these principles not only because of the various laws which address these subjects, but because it is the right thing to do for our employees and clients to thrive.
If you have a disability, and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 310-584-6011.
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