Accounting Intern

Job Description

About Company

Hudson Pacific Properties is a real estate company primarily focused on providing best-in-class office and studio spaces in epicenters of innovation for media and technology industries. Founded in 2006 by Chairman and CEO Victor Coleman, the company began by acquiring Hollywood studio lots and expanding its California office footprint before going public in 2010.

Today, Hudson Pacific Properties owns, transforms, builds, and operates marquee office and studio properties across various locations including Los Angeles (headquarters), Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Seattle, and Vancouver. Their client base includes Fortune 500 companies, premier growth companies, and groundbreaking start-ups, with a strong emphasis on those in the media and tech sectors. The company prides itself on its expertise and industry relationships, which allow it to access markets and assets ahead of the curve. They concentrate on locations where talent is present and desires to be, working closely with tenants and clients to create ideal environments and provide services that enable employee thriving. Hudson Pacific Properties emphasizes building, creating value, and continuously looking towards future innovations.

The company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to considering individuals for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected classification.

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Job Description, Detailed

This is a paid Accounting Intern position within the NextGen Internship Program at Hudson Pacific Properties. The internship is designed to provide valuable real-world experience over a 10-week period, working in-person at the company’s headquarters in Los Angeles. Interns are expected to be integral members of the Accounting team, contributing to daily operations, assisting with special projects, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to gain broad exposure to the company’s inner workings. The program aims to enhance the intern’s learning journey and development within a thriving, forward-thinking company during the summer.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities):

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support:
• Month-end Close Support: Assist with simple journal entries, account reconciliations, and data checks during the monthly close cycle.
• Cash & Lease Data Assistance: Track transfers and deposits, review profiles for accuracy, and update relevant spreadsheets.
• Reporting & Project Work: Compile basic schedules, organize data for reporting purposes, and provide assistance for a small showcase project.
• Vendor Management: Support the setup and maintenance of vendors, potentially including a project to update W-9 forms.
• General Accounting Administration Support: Aid with essential digital tasks such as maintaining shared folders, organizing files in SharePoint, updating trackers, ensuring data accuracy in systems, and supporting day-to-day workflow coordination.
• Conduct research, organize data, and prepare reports or presentations as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute creative ideas to enhance departmental goals.
• Complete a final Summer Showcase presentation outlining learned experiences and project contributions during the internship, to be presented to fellow interns and team members.
• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need (Qualifications):

• Eligibility: Applicants must have either recently completed (within the last 2 years) or be currently enrolled in an applicable college-level or trade school program.
• Application Requirements: Applicants must submit both a resume and a cover letter. The cover letter must explicitly indicate:
• Desired location & department(s) of interest.
• Availability.
• How the applicant’s major, prior work experience, and/or career goals apply to the position.
• Preferred Qualification: A basic understanding of accounting and business concepts.

Additional Information:

• Application Deadline: January 30, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: Week of March 9, 2026
• Internship Start Date: June 15, 2026
• Duration: 10 Weeks
• Pay Rate: $23.00 an hour USD
• Accommodation Policy: Accommodation for travel, room, and board will not be provided and will be the sole responsibility of the intern.
• Separate applications are required for multiple internships of interest.
• Links are provided for those interested in interning at Sunset Studios or Quixote Studios.