Summer 2027 Business Accounting & Advisory Internship

About the role

Are you a college student looking for a summer internship that will provide real world experience? Do you want to work with a collaborative team that believes in putting people first and holding each other accountable? Would you like to be part of a team who works to empower, assist, guide, motivate and support others? If yes, we believe you could be an outstanding fit for our summer internship program. Cerity Partners is searching for talented, bright, and motivated individuals with the highest level of personal integrity to join our Louisville Corporate Accounting team for the summer of 2027. This is a paid internship program (30–40 hours/week) and a great opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in a professional environment. This role is ideal for someone looking for authentic exposure to the financial industry at a nationally recognized registered investment advisory.

Responsibilities

• Assist account leads with various aspects of the accounting process, including batch accounting in the AR and AP process; processing and posting transactions and related journal entries; and financial statement preparation and analysis
• Gain first-hand experience with the accounting process in multiple industries
• Shadow and participate in various types of client presentations
• Participate in employee social and volunteer events
• Work with a team virtually to create a financial planning project or other projects
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university with a minimum 3.2 GPA
• Majoring in Finance, Accounting, or related business degree
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
• Actively participating in campus organizations, preferably within a leadership role, and/or professional work experience
• Identify with Cerity Partner’s mission and demonstrate our core values
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Benefits

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-makers
• The opportunity to work at one of the fastest-growing RIAs in America
• Hands-on training to build and strengthen wealth management and financial planning skills
• Experience within a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and excellence