About the role#
David Zwirner is hiring an Accounting Intern to join the Finance team at the gallery headquarters in Chelsea, New York. This role reports to the Global Controller and provides exposure to financial reporting, analysis, and daily accounting operations. This is a paid position for the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Assist the Accounting Manager with document retrieval for year-end audits.
- Support the Staff Accountant with balance sheet reconciliations.
- Help the Tax Manager retrieve documents for sales tax compliance.
- Work with the Global Controller on various ad-hoc projects.
What you'll need#
- A degree in accounting, either recently completed or currently in progress.
- A basic understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- A commitment to accuracy and high attention to detail.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role based in New York, New York.
- Candidates must be residents of New York or New Jersey.
- The internship runs from January through April 2027.
- The schedule is 3 days per week, 10AM to 6PM.
- This position is paid at $17 per hour.
About David Zwirner
David Zwirner is a contemporary art gallery that represents over seventy artists and estates. It operates locations in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Hong Kong. The gallery manages both primary and secondary art markets. It maintains a long-term focus on an international group of artists.
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