Summer 2026 Internship - Accounting

Ovative Group • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

An Accounting internship at Ovative is a truly unique opportunity for a detail-oriented, analytically minded problem solver to take on a meaningful role at a fast-growing company with the highest standards for talent, fun, and client success. You will be part of a team of professionals who create accurate and transparent financial statements, enable smart financial decisions, and support our organization’s success. The right candidate will be eager to learn, comfortable working with numbers, and motivated by accuracy and accountability. You will be held to a high standard of confidentiality and ethics, as you’ll be managing sensitive financial information on a regular basis.

The Internship Experience

Interns will go through a robust onboarding bootcamp during their first couple weeks at Ovative to gain a big picture view of our business, history, and vision

Interns will meet with senior leaders for both project work and informational interviews

Interns will be invited to internal meetings to experience the full scope of finance and accounting at Ovative

Interns will work closely with managers for training, project work, and mentoring

Requirements

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Ability to think critically, break down problems, and propose solutions through a data-driven lens
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to share ideas effectively in group projects, presentations, or stakeholder interactions
• Consistently produce accurate, thorough, and organized work with strong attention to detail
• Able to work well with others and manage interactions with peers, managers, and stakeholders in a respectful, professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks or projects and complete them with limited supervision
• Examples of leadership, initiative, or ownership in academic, extracurricular, or work settings
• Familiarity with basic tools such as MS Office (especially Excel), Google Workspace, or similar software
• Interest in accounting principles and comfort working with numbers and financial data

Responsibilities

• Participate in the month-end close process and financial statement preparation
• Gain real-world experience with financial systems, including Workday
• Learn how to create invoices, process bills, and manage expenses — and understand their impact to financial statements and reporting
• Support heavy data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting of financial performance
• Partner with finance leaders to investigate financial trends and share key insights
• Execute discrete pieces of analyses using analytical tools (e.g. Excel, Workday reporting)
• Translate analyses into clearly communicated insights (via slides, email, etc.) to internal stakeholders
• Be a team player and be ready to take on ad hoc tasks as needed to support the team
• Cultivate a transparent, trustworthy, and ethical work environment by staying engaged, curious, and accountable

Benefits

• Culture: Culture matters and we’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace for ten years running because of it. We demand trust and transparency from each other. We believe in doing the hard and complicated work others put off. We’re open in communication and floor plan. We’re flat – our interns sit next to VPs, our analysts work closely with senior leaders, and our CEO interacts with every single person daily. Put together, these elements help foster an environment where smart people can support each other in performing to their highest potential. Ovative is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can participate and thrive. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, including on the basis of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Our policies reflect this commitment—for example, our medical leave benefits are inclusive of same-sex partners, ensuring equitable care and support for all families.
• Compensation and Insurance: We strive to hire and retain the best talent. Paying fair, competitive compensation, with a large bonus incentive, and phenomenal health insurance is an important part of this mix. We’re rewarded fairly and when the company performs well, we all benefit.
• Tangible amenities we enjoy: Access to all office spaces in MSP, NYC, and CHI Frequent, paid travel to our Minneapolis headquarters for company events, team events, and in-person collaboration with teams Generous paid vacation policy 401k match program Top-notch health insurance options, inclusive of same sex partners Family formation benefits including reimbursement options for fertility, pregnancy, and parenting needs Monthly stipend for your mobile phone and data plan Sabbatical program Charitable giving via our time and a financial match program Shenanigan’s Day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern