Accounting, Tax & Audit Internships : LA - Spring 2026

Accounting, Tax & Audit Internships : LA - Spring 2026

Overview of the internships : We have multiple Accounting, Tax and Audit internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for multiple internship opportunities within this general area. These internships will be located in the LA area. The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern managers in office schedule.

Your role accountabilities : Duties could include : capitalizing and amortizing all shows across the WBD family of networks as well as our digital offerings; working closely with the brands to ensure complete and accurate costs and associated amortization curves are applied; recording journal entries and preparing account reconciliations so they can gain insight into the actual workings of a global accounting department; assisting on ad hoc projects in our ever-changing organization; assisting with creating projects and assets in our ERP system as well as various analyses related to amortization profiles as needed; responsible for processing remittances for affiliate customers on a monthly basis to account for AR, revenue, and cash; assisting with tax research on a variety of issues pertaining to state taxes and production credits; assisting with compliance of production tax credits and prepare supporting documentation; providing support on financial reporting, report running, and updating and maintaining tax models in MS Excel; assisting the department with research and development tax credit study; exposure to reporting and withholding function; assisting with partnership distributions; assisting with SEC tax reporting; assisting with various tax filings; assisting with internal and external communications; assisting in preparing presentation materials (e.g., PowerPoint slides), project management (coordination with various teams), and ad hoc tax research; supporting completion of annual transfer pricing reports; documenting policies and procedures related to operational transfer pricing; analysis and review of Excel-based calculations; executing Agile audits; learning leading-edge audit techniques; learning to work with a broad and complex mix of audit stakeholders including technical, operational, and regulatory subject matter experts; learning the foundations of data analysis and how data insights are gleaned and shared with senior execs.

Qualifications & experience : Essentials needed for the positions that are similar across the above roles (these do not all have to apply to every single role) : Must be actively enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required); Must be a rising Junior or Senior (18 years or older); Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA); Warner Bros. Discovery will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from Warner Bros. Discovery now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.

What to know before applying : The duration of the program is 12 weeks. Program dates : Start Date : January 26th End Date : April 17th Interns will be expected to work 16-24 hours per week in a hybrid capacity. Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. Credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided. Interviewing will take place from early November through early January. A WBD team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to give individual status updates.

About Our Internship Program : WBD's Internship Program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally. We attract the country's boldest and brightest students for paid, for-credit, real-world internship experiences in the entertainment, tech, sports, news, and media industries. We offer career-defining opportunities to learn valuable skills that will help you prepare for a successful future.

Ready to learn more? Heres what we offer : Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field; mentorship from some of the industry's kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans; engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more; access to top-level executives and employees through our Speaker Series and Roundtables; incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network; a creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture.

What you can expect to take away from the semester : Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didnt know you had; the insider scoop on the entertainment industry and what happens behind the scenes; relationships that will go beyond your collegiate career; real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure.

Pay rate : $19 per hour USD for undergrad interns.

How we get things done : This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com / guiding-principles / along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing inclusion at WBD : Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law. If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and / or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request. If you're a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.