Fall 2025 Accounting Internship (Unpaid)

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Fall 2025 – Accounting Internship (Unpaid)

Bauer Entertainment Marketing (www.BauerEM.com), is looking for a dynamic professional to support its Finance initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in Finance and/or Accounting within the entertainment, marketing, and sports industry.  

As an Accounting Intern, you will support the Accountant with day-to-day operations while gaining valuable experience across multiple Finance/Accounting functions. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to build practical skills while working alongside an experienced Finance/Accounting professional in a collaborative environment. 

This position reports to the Bookkeeper. This is an unpaid internship that will correspond with your educational study / school credit requirements.  

This internship can be done from our workspace in East Nashville and/or remotely.  

The length of the internship has an expected, but flexible, start in September and completion in mid-January.

Responsibilities

Daily activities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with recording and verifying financial transactions, such as invoices, receipts, payments, and expenses, using QBO & spreadsheets.
• Assist with reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries & generating reports for financial analysis using QBO & spreadsheets at month-end.
• Assist with onboarding new clients & processing invoices.
• Assist with payroll for employees & contractors. This may also include onboarding new employees or contractors into Gusto, our payroll partner.
• Participate in accounting projects and research.
• Provide administrative support for accounting records
• Contribute to accounting/bookkeeping procedures

Hard Skills:  

• Experience with QBO is a bonus, but not required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Detail-oriented with ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google products
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively 

Soft Skills:  

• Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Ability to understand others' perspectives and respond appropriately to emotional situations
• Active Listening: Skill in fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what others communicate
• Interpersonal Communication: Skill in clearly conveying information and building rapport with diverse individuals
• Discretion and Confidentiality: Demonstrated judgment in handling sensitive information
• Adaptability: Willingness to adjust to changing priorities and environments
• Problem-Solving: Creative approach to addressing workplace challenges
• Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze situations objectively and make sound decisions
• Teamwork: Skill in collaborating effectively with others to achieve common goals

Requirements

Qualifications:  

• Current graduate student or undergraduate Junior or Senior  

• Business, Accounting, or Finance-focused degrees preferred  

• Strong interest in accounting as a career path

Benefits

Our internship offers you:  

• Flexible Scheduling: Work from wherever and whenever you want as long as deadlines are met, your communication is timely and consistent, and your supervisors are happy with results. Unlimited vacation, pending approval  
• Hands-on Experience: Working at a startup means you’ll get greater access, responsibility and accountability immediately. Receive real-time training and core knowledge across a range of marketing strategies and tactics  
• Networking Opportunities: Meet, engage, and build relationships with a variety of people in the entertainment industry  
• Team Recognition: Be acknowledged and appreciated for the impact you have on the company and its clients! Earn "Bauer Bucks" from colleagues that can be redeemed for gift cards and amazing experiences such as white-water rafting, whiskey tasting, or dance lessons 
• Professional Development: Full access to BEM’s very own Marketing Event Masterclass
• Potential consideration for a full-time position after graduation