Summer 2027 Compliance Audit Internship

NKSFB; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

NKSFB, LLC invites ambitious students for a Summer Audit Internship within the Compliance Audit team, focusing on entertainment industry contracts and payments. You'll analyze financial records, contracts, and supporting docs, develop data analysis and problem-solving skills, and participate in career planning, resume workshops, and professional development with lead partners across the Firm.

This paid internship runs June 2027 through August 2027, requiring a minimum of 8 weeks, and provides

Qualifications

• Self-motivation and organizational skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration with anticipated graduation Dec 2027–Jun 2028.

Responsibilities

• Learn how Compliance Auditors support unions, guilds, studios, and other entertainment industry participants.
• Analyze contracts, financial records, and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies.
• Develop data analysis, research, and problem-solving skills through real-world compliance audit projects.
• Collaborate with experienced compliance auditors while gaining exposure to entertainment accounting, business practices, and industry agreements.
• Participate in professional development, networking, and career-planning opportunities throughout the summer.

Skills

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business Administration

Anticipated CPA licensing requirements

Intro Financial Accounting

Intro Managerial Accounting

Intermediate Accounting (plus)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Description

NKSFB, LLC is the largest business management firm in the country, with more than 650 employees working from seven offices in the Los Angeles and New York City area. We work alongside the world’s top artists in music, film, and television, as well as athletes, executives, entrepreneurs, and other high achievers, offering a sophisticated range of concierge-style services to meet their lifestyle management needs.

Job Type

Internship

The Role

Unlike traditional audit roles, NKSFB's Compliance Audit team works directly with the agreements that govern how entertainment professionals are paid. By analyzing contracts and financial records, auditors help verify that participants in film, television, music, and other entertainment projects receive compensation consistent with the terms of their agreements.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Duration: June 2027 – August 2027 (must be able to participate in a minimum of 8+ weeks of the internship program)

What You Will Do

Our Summer Audit Internship Program includes touchpoints with several of our lead partners across the Firm’s various service lines, sharing their wisdom about starting a career in Compliance Audit, serving the entertainment industry and beyond. We also offer career planning, resume building workshops, business etiquette and professional development presentations, team projects, and philanthropic initiatives.

• Learn how Compliance Auditors support unions, guilds, studios, and other entertainment industry participants.
• Analyze financial records, contracts, and supporting documentation to identify and investigate discrepancies.
• Develop data analysis, research, and problem-solving skills through real-world compliance audit projects.
• Collaborate with experienced compliance auditors while gaining exposure to entertainment accounting, business practices, and industry agreements.
• Participate in professional development, networking, and career-planning opportunities throughout the summer.

What You Need To Succeed

• Self-motivated with excellent organization skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task is an asset.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Friendly and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work well with a team and pitch in when needed.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Educational Preferences

• Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related business discipline.
• On track to meet CPA licensing educational requirements upon graduation is a plus, but not required.
• Completion of introductory Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting coursework.
• Completion of Intermediate Accounting coursework is a plus, but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, crouching, and regular lifting up to 15 pounds.
• Frequent use of hands and reaching with hands and arms.
• Regularly talking, hearing, seeing, and sitting.
• Moderate to loud noise level.
• Risk of electrical shock.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $24/hr. - $26/hr. and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and location.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. NKSFB, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact us at [e-mail]. We collect your personal information when you apply for employment at NKSFB, LLC. To learn more about our data privacy practices, please view our Employee Privacy Policy.