Fund Accounting Internship Before SA Recruiting?

Looking to recruit for investment banking roles for SA 2026, already did an internship in L/S investing at a hedge fund and now got an offer to work in fund accounting at a very reputable firm (think Citadel/Jane Street/Bridgewater). Are fund accounting internships relevant to IB? Is it good to pursue this opportunity or will it raise questions about my commitment to IB as a career?

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