Intern, accounting Job at Sony Music Publishing, Nashville, TN

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  • Sony Music Publishing
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

At Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”) , we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about SMP at

Why join Sony Music Group?

Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people.

This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too.

Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.

Job Purpose: The goal of the accounting intern will be to obtain entry level experience and valuable connections as an accountant in the music industry.

What You’ll Do

  • Help update and enhance departmental overhead reporting.
  • Record journal entries consistent with US GAAP
  • Gather supporting documentation for various accounting records
  • Take on research projects to assist the team with role-specific items
  • Archive check images
  • Generate invoices to send to affiliates and external parties for masters uses, royalties, and service fees
  • Assist with other accounting processes as needed


Who You Are

  • Currently enrolled in a college or university, pursuing a degree in Accounting
  • Passionate about the music and entertainment business, and have a desire to build a career in the industry
  • Able to adapt quickly to a changing environment with minimal disruption
  • An excellent communicator and enthusiastic collaborator who works well with team members, external partners, and senior management
  • You are hungry to learn and grow. You are curious, ask questions and get excited about new projects
  • A highly organized person that pays close attention to the details and can effectively time manage their responsibilities and tasks
  • Proven Excel experience
  • Sound, professional presence over the phone and during times of stress
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and basic computer skills
  • Experience using CRM and accounting information systems are a plus
  • Knowledge of Excel Macros is a plus
  • Flexible working hours during semester (ideally 10+ hours a week), 30 hours per week required during summer
  • Availability for the spring semester and summer


What We Give You

  • You join an inclusive, collaborative, and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
  • A collaborative culture designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
  • An introduction to the world of managerial accounting, the month end close process, and booking well-supported journal entries
  • An understanding of controls that help ensure accurate financial results
  • Experience with Accounting Information Systems (BusinessCentral), document storing systems (GlobalSearch), and a custom-built music industry database (Tempo)
  • The chance to physically join the team in-person each week (we will work with you to see what makes sense with your class schedule)


Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

We are aware that unauthorized individuals or organizations may attempt to solicit personal information or payments from job applicants by impersonating our company through fraudulent job postings. We take these matters seriously but cannot control third-party websites. To protect your personal information, please verify that any job posting you respond to also appears on our official Careers page: Please also be advised that we never request personal identifying information (such as Social Security numbers, bank details, or copies of identification documents) during the initial stages of our application process. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of a job posting or communication, please contact talentacquisition@sonymusicpub.com before submitting any information.

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