Audit Specialist (Paid Internship)

The Alternative Investments Team provides accounting, pricing, and reconciliation services for our alternative investment fund clients. This group is a growing team that continues to add to our client portfolio. With additional clients and the evolution of client needs comes the opportunity to grow our knowledge base and expand our technological capabilities. The Audit Team provides audit preparation services for our alternative investment fund clients. This group is a small team that was created to take the heavy lifting of annual audits from our accountant peers. The team is heavily seasonal with most audit preparation taking place from January to June. As the Audit Specialist, you will support UMB by handling all tasks related to the annual audit of the financial reporting process. The work done in this role is instrumental in allowing our Fund Accountants to have a better balance of their time to support our client needs. In this position you will have the opportunity to grow professionally, learn new concepts related to audit and accounting, and work as part of a team as you explore UMB and the alternative investment industry. How you’ll spend your time: You will operate Excel and UMB accounting systems to pull in and summarize exports to use for client financial statements You will reconcile and clean up data for the preparation of audited financial statements You will partner with the Fund Accounting team and other peers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and client satisfaction We’re excited to talk with you if: You have completed at least two years in an undergraduate program in a business-related field You have strong communication and review skills with a desire to learn more in audit and accounting This position was posted on 09/21/2026. The application deadline for this position is 45 days from the posting date unless filled earlier. Compensation Range: $33,786 - $49,698 The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB’s good faith and reasonable estimate based on its budget and what it expects to be the starting pay for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information. UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary. Are you ready to be part of something more? You're more than a means to an end—a way to help us meet the bottom line. UMB isn't comprised of workers, but of people who care about their work, one another, and their community. Expect more than the status quo. At UMB, you can expect more heart. You'll be valued for exactly who you are and encouraged to support causes you care about. Expect more trust. We want you to do the right thing, no matter what. And, expect more opportunities. UMBers are known for having multiple careers here and having their voices heard. UMB and its affiliates are committed to inclusion and diversity and provide employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@umb.com to let us know the nature of your request. If you are a California resident, please visit our Privacy Notice for California Job Candidates to understand how we collect and use your personal information when you apply for employment with UMB. #LI-BW1