Accountant Intern

Job Description

Accountant Intern | Daybreak Game Company LLC

The Tone:
This is an internship at Daybreak Game Company LLC, located in San Diego, CA with a hybrid work structure. Daybreak is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as DC Universe Online, PlanetSide, EverQuest, and Dungeons and Dragons Online. This role offers students and recent graduates an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in the accounting field, working alongside experienced professionals to contribute to real-world projects and develop essential skills for a successful career in finance and accounting within a gaming company environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time (20 hours/week), Temporary (June 2026 – August 2026)
• Location: Hybrid; San Diego, CA
• Pay: $17–$23.2 hourly
• Mission: Gain practical accounting experience by assisting with financial recordkeeping, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and analyzing financial data within a professional environment, while upholding confidentiality.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Assist: Support the accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records, including data entry, reconciliation, and documentation.
• Support: Participate in processing invoices, tracking payments, and resolving discrepancies related to accounts payable and receivable.
• Conduct: Perform monthly reconciliations of bank statements and other accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze: Contribute to the analysis of financial information, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain: Handle sensitive financial information with discretion and uphold the highest standards of confidentiality.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates should be currently pursuing or have recently completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: No specific years of professional experience are required; focus is on academic pursuit and foundational knowledge.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for accuracy in financial data; effective written and verbal communication for team collaboration; ability to analyze and interpret financial information and solve problems efficiently; capability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Microsoft Excel is preferred, along with experience using other accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage Intacct.