Accountant Intern

Title: Accountant Intern

Department: Finance

Reports to: Vice President and Director of Finance

Summary

The Accountant Intern will work closely with staff to learn the daily responsibilities of the Finance Department as they relate to Audience Services operations. This will include learning the organization's structure and accounting functions, becoming familiar with accounting software and procedures, and gaining exposure to reconciliation procedures, cash controls, and financial reporting processes. The objective of this internship is to help develop real-world skills in a professional work environment.

Essential Functions:

• Record daily cash and credit card transactions.
• Record performance settlement reports.
• Process invoices using proper coding and follow the workflow approval process.
• Prepare sample and preliminary invoices.
• Learn the customer communication process and assist where needed.
• Review monthly financial statements to gain exposure to the financial reporting process.

Education/Experience:

Current undergraduate student preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Beginner to intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office; skills will be further developed through collaboration with team members.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Desire to work collaboratively as part of a team and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and organize information.
• Ability to learn new software, processes, and work-related skills.
• Self-motivated, analytical, and proactive, with a willingness to ask questions.

This is an unpaid internship. Resume and cover letter required.

About The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Philly

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Philly (POEA) bring together one of the world’s preeminent orchestras with the iconic venues that have anchored Philadelphia’s cultural life for nearly 170 years. As owner and operator of the Academy of Music, Miller Theater, and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and the programming partner for the historic Forrest Theatre, POEA serves as a cornerstone of the city’s artistic and civic identity, welcoming one million people annually to a vibrant constellation of stages across Center City.

Representing both the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra and a dynamic roster of resident partners and visiting artists, POEA presents more than one-thousand events annually that represent a wide range of programming, including Broadway, classical, comedy, theater, jazz, dance, and family presentations, reflecting and serving the breadth of the region’s communities. Through innovative programming, robust educational initiatives, deep commitment to diverse communities, and expanding digital platforms, POEA acts as a convener and civic partner—bringing people together, fostering dialogue, and creating an expansive, inclusive future for the arts in Philadelphia and beyond.

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or disability status.

Employees are expected to be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, with or without job modification/reasonable accommodation. If an employee believes a job modification/reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources so that a review can be conducted. POEA strives to comply with the accommodation provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and other related federal, state, and local laws.