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Finance Intern (Summer 2026)

CompanyAreya Media
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Finance Intern will support daily accounting and reporting operations while managing a major project to digitize a decade of physical financial records. Responsibilities include categorizing documents, performing quality assurance on uploads, and assisting with structured data entry.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
37
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
24 hours
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About The Company
Launched in 1999, Okayplayer is the original progressive music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music and culture connoisseurs worldwide. Okayplayer delivers a full spectrum of groundbreaking coverage that serves as a gateway to multi-faceted cultures and communities. Well established as the gold standard in music media, Okayplayer utilizes its influential voice to define and create the cutting edge content that chronicles sound, culture, film, arts, politics, and more. Okayplayer was first created and launched by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Angela “Stress” Nissel in 1998 out of their respective bedrooms in West Philadelphia. The website’s official anniversary is February 23, 1999, the same day The Roots released their fourth studio album Things Fall Apart. Okayplayer is committed to defining and amplifying the voices of creators, contemporaries, and the people they inspire.
About the Role


The Finance Intern will support the Finance department's daily operations, accounting, and reporting. This role offers practical experience in budget tracking, financial reporting, invoice processing, and audit preparation.


The Finance Intern will be responsible for a major digitization project, converting a decade's worth of physical financial documents—including ledgers, Accounts Payable (A/P) records, payroll data, closing reports, and sales figures—into a comprehensive, searchable Google Drive archive. Key responsibilities include:


Records Management & Digitization

  • Inventory, categorize, and prepare ten years of existing records for scanning, grouping them by document type and year.
  • Flag any records that are damaged, incomplete, or otherwise defy categorization and clearly identify them for review.

Archival Quality Assurance & Data Entry

  • Execute the upload of all scanned documents, organizing them precisely according to the established Google Drive folder structure.
  • Conduct thorough quality control checks to confirm correct folder placement, file legibility, and overall document completeness.
  • Maintain a daily log documenting progress and participate in scheduled weekly check-ins.
  • Provide support for structured data entry tasks, inputting information into designated spreadsheet templates as directed.


Qualifications Required:

  • Currently enrolled in a degree program in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Information Management.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a process-driven environment.
  • Proficiency in using Google Drive and managing files digitally.
  • Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.

Qualifications Preferred:

  • Coursework or practical experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
  • Experience with document scanning or digitization processes.
  • Previous professional office or administrative experience.
  • Skilled in using spreadsheet software, specifically Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel.


While performing the responsibilities of the job, the following are working conditions that will be encountered. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • NYC / Remote / Hybrid work schedule
  • Must be able to come to the office at least twice a week


Areya Media LLC. offers the following:

  • Dates: 06/15/26 - 08/15/26
  • Rate $17/hr
  • No more than 24 hours/week


Areya Media is committed to defining and amplifying the voices of creators, contemporaries, and the people they inspire.


The creation of bold, original and compelling content to entertain, inform and inspire Areya Media’s audience.


Key Skills
AccountingFinanceBudget trackingFinancial reportingInvoice processingAudit preparationRecords managementDigitizationData entryGoogle DriveGoogle SheetsMicrosoft ExcelAttention to detailConfidentiality
Categories
Finance & AccountingAdministrative