What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Accounting - Summer 2025 position at MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION INC?
Imagine working side-by-side with industry leaders in your field of study and building upon the skills you’ve learned in the classroom through real-world hands-on work experience. Now envision yourself in an internship with the MPA, a leading trade association whose members are the largest motion picture studios in the world.
If selected for this role, you will report to the Director of Finance.
This internship is a hybrid position with 2 days per week the MPA offices in Sherman Oaks, CA from June 16, 2025 - August 15, 2025. Compensation for this role is $25/hour.
What You Will Do:
- Perform day-to-day accounting activities such as recording journal entries and reconciling balance sheet accounts
- Providing financial analysis related to historical trends and budget versus actuals
- Supporting process improvement efforts
- Completing other tasks as assigned
- Complete an internship research project on a chosen media & entertainment topic designed to teach you about the industry and present your findings to MPA employees
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working in collaborative environments and managing multiple projects
- High attention to detail and experience multitasking in a fast-paced environment
Education:
- Major or coursework in Accounting
- Two school years away from 150 unit CPA eligibility
- Current GPA of 3.0 or higher
Program Flexibility:
- Will allow time off for Big 4 Firm Summer Leadership Programs
Additional Requirements:
- Work eligibility in United States
- Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
- Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am - 5:30pm PST for the duration of the internship, 37.5 hours each week
- Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Los Angeles area
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
Salary : $25
