Finance & Accounting Summer Intern

SoundExchange; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid: Tue/Wed in-office

10-week paid internship

Housing & transportation stipend

Job summary

SoundExchange in Washington, DC, invites students to join a 10-week Finance & Accounting Summer Internship. The role is hybrid (in-office Tue/Wed) with a $20.00 hourly wage and a $2,000 housing/transportation stipend. Expect 35–40 hours per week, with exposure to accounting close, FP&A, and budgeting activities.

You’ll contribute to monthly closes, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal reporting while gaining practical, full‑time–level experience in a music industry finance team.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree program with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Accounting Operations with monthly close activities and journal entries.
• Support month-end reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Participate in monthly close meetings to learn accounting and reporting.
• Partner with FP&A to prepare internal management reports and data tie‑outs.
• Assist FP&A during budgeting with data gathering and analysis.
• Attend budget planning meetings to understand forecasting.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and automation.
• Work on a summer project independently and present findings to Finance leadership.

Skills

Financial close

Journal entries

Balance sheet

Data analysis

Written & verbal communication

Education

Undergraduate student

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Title: Finance & Accounting Summer Intern
Department: Finance & Accounting
Job Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid: in office Tuesdays & Wednesdays)

Position Summary

SoundExchange 2027 Summer Internship Program

We’re SoundExchange, and we’re on a mission to efficiently collect and distribute royalties, advocate on behalf of creators, and develop trusted business solutions for the music industry. Why? Because we love music and we value the people behind it.

If you’re as passionate about music and championing creators as we are, we want you to join the band! SoundExchange offers a robust 10‑week paid internship program each summer for talented, motivated students to work in our Washington, DC office. The program is designed to expand exposure to the music tech industry and provide relevant and practical work experience in an area of interest.

As a SoundExchange intern, we’ll welcome you as an integral member of our dedicated and diverse team. You will have the unique opportunity to take on roles similar to those of a full‑time hire and dive into projects that contribute to the organization’s mission while growing your skills, forging new professional relationships, and enhancing your resume.

• $20.00 per hour
• One‑time taxable stipend of $2,000.00 to assist with housing and transportation
• 35‑40 hours per week
• Flexibility to work hybrid (two days, Tues and Weds on‑site required)
• Participate in a comprehensive educational series and engage with various SoundExchange leaders across the organization
• Build your network with your fellow interns and SoundExchange staff

Internship Key Dates

• Program dates: Approximately June 1, 2027 – August 6, 2027
• Deadline: All applications must be received no later than November 7th, 2026
• Selection & Notification: December 2026

What To Expect as a Finance & Accounting Intern

• Assist the Accounting Operations team with monthly financial close activities, including preparation of journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Support the completion of month‑end balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances as needed.
• Participate in Accounting Operations team meetings during the monthly close process to gain exposure to accounting and reporting activities.
• Partner with FP&A to prepare internal management reports, perform data tie‑outs, and validate financial reporting accuracy.
• Assist FP&A during the annual budget cycle by supporting data gathering, analysis, and preliminary budget preparation activities.
• Attend budget planning meetings with department leaders and FP&A team members to gain insight into the planning and forecasting process.
• Research and identify opportunities to improve, standardize, and automate Accounting and Finance processes, contributing to departmental efficiency initiatives.
• Work independently on a summer internship project and present final results and findings to Finance leadership and other departments at the conclusion of the internship.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Personify SoundExchange’s Core Values (Driving Excellence, Integrity In All That We Do, Championing Creators, Respect Why We’re Here, Teamwork That Empowers)
• Demonstrate inclusivity, advocacy, and appreciation for diversity in personal, academic, or professional experiences
• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Resourceful, have great attention to detail, highly organized
• Ability to collaborate well with others and tackle challenges enthusiastically
• Sharp written and verbal communication skills
• Be 18 years of age or older on or before the first day of the internship program
• Undergraduates preferred (heading into your junior or senior year is also preferred); graduate students may still apply
• Be enrolled in a degree‑seeking program in an accredited college or university (with a minimum 3.0 GPA), or be a student at a relevant professional boot camp or advanced educational program