Finance & Accounting Intern

About WWE

WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion homes worldwide in 25 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, FOX Sports, TNT Sport, Sony India and Rogers. The award-winning WWE Network includes all premium live events, scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library and is currently available in approximately 165 countries. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to WWE Network.

Position Summary

WWE is looking for a motivated Finance & Accounting Summer Intern that will apply knowledge of business practices and processes in a fast-paced, real-world environment. This experience will go beyond the assigned internship position and include formal, ongoing training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develops an understanding and ability to use the finance & accounting department’s primary software tools: JD Edwards (accounting system) and Blackline (account reconciliations).
• Assists with the preparation of monthly journal entries, including the creation of supporting documentation.
• Identifies discrepancies between actual and forecasted results.
• Assists with gathering supporting documentation as part of our internal and external audit processes.
• Assists with researching accounting guidance and preparing accounting memos.
• Understands the external audit process and compliance requirements.
• Other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Rising Junior or Senior
• Working towards a Bachelors Degree in Business with a major in Finance and Accounting
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information

• Ability to work independently and thrive in a multi-task, fast-paced environment

• Team player

• Willing to learn and grow

Program Details 

All internships are in the office and in-person, unless otherwise noted. 

Our program will include a welcome event, speaker series, career planning sessions, and other events throughout the 12 weeks you’re with us. 

Internships are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise noted. 

Important Dates 

• Early April: Recruiters review applications and reaching out to candidates. 
• April 12th: Applications close. 
• April 29th: Roles filled on a rolling basis, with the goal of extending all offers by this date. 
• May 20th: Internship starts. 

• August 9th: Internship ends. 

Recruitment Process 

Our process consists of 3 steps. 

1. Video Interview with a Recruiter. If selected for next steps, you will be contacted by the recruiting team to schedule a 30- minute video interview. 

2. Video Interview with the Hiring Manager. If selected to move forward, you will meet with the hiring manager and potentially 1-2 additional team members. 

3. Offer or Decline. If selected for the position, a recruiter will call to extend an offer. If you have not been selected, a recruiter will reach out to let you know. 

Eligibility 

Rising juniors and seniors.

Pay 

We offer paid internships; rates vary based on location.