Data Operations Intern, Aniplex

Aniplex of America Inc. (Santa Monica, California) is a subsidiary of Aniplex Inc. (headquartered in Tokyo, Japan), a group of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. and a leading provider of anime content and music production and distribution in Japan. The company's ever-growing line-up of shows include: March comes in like a lion, Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga, ERASED, The Asterisk War, OWARIMONOGATARI,KIZUMONOGATARI, GRANBLUE FANTASY, Eromanga Sensei, Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU, BLEND-S, Slow Start, and Record of Grancrest War. To learn more: http://aniplexusa.com/.

Position Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Operations Intern to support our Aniplex division with various tasks. This internship provides hands-on experience, offering valuable insights into corporate financial practices. The intern will assist with daily accounting tasks, financial reporting, data entry, and reconciliation while learning how to apply accounting principles in a professional environment. Additional administrative tasks may be assigned as needed.

This will be a fully in-person internship at our Santa Monica office with 10-16 hours per week on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly closing tasks and procedures
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate accounting records in a timely manner
• Support and organize monthly sales reports
• Track and investigate inventory discrepancies
• Assist with monthly bank account and corporate card reconciliations
• Support other administrative tasks as needed

Requirements

• Microsoft Office: Excel proficiency
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Communication skills both written and verbal
• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Willingness to learn quickly and adapt
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in related field or in progress (Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, etc.), but not required

Preferred Qualifications

• Japanese bilingual is a plus
• Minimum of 1 year of office experience (internships or part-time roles acceptable)

The target hourly rate for this internship is $19.00 per hour.  The individual will be paid hourly and eligible for overtime.   

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