POSITION TITLE:
Accounting Intern
REPORTS TO:
Accounts Payable Manager
LOCATION:
Indianapolis, IN
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Intern
Duration:
May 2026 - July 2026
ABOUT US
At Penske Entertainment, we don’t just host world-class events—we create unforgettable moments. Our team fuels four iconic motorsports brands:
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) – home of the world’s largest spectator sporting facility and annually hosts the world’s most prestigious auto race: the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
- INDYCAR - The Indianapolis-based governing body for North America's premier open-wheel auto racing series, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and its developmental series, INDY NXT by Firestone.
- IMS Productions - A multifaceted broadcast and multimedia division that helps bring INDYCAR and IMS events to life for global audiences.
- Motorsports Events Management (MEM) – Promotes major events featuring premier motorsports series throughout the United States.
Whether on the track, behind the scenes, or on the screen, our people are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re ready for a career where excitement, purpose, and impact collide—we want to meet you.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As an Accounting Intern, you will support our financial operations team by processing invoices from third-party vendors across all our entities, gaining hands-on experience in how expense recording influences accurate reporting, budgeting, and tax compliance.
In this role, you’ll be an important part of delivering top-tier experiences to fans, partners, and teams across the motorsports world. You’ll take ownership of key responsibilities, collaborate across departments, and bring energy and innovation to a fast-paced environment.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support Accounts Payable by auditing and routing invoices for approval
- Support departments by addressing and resolving expense-related questions with professionalism and efficiency
- Comply with generally accepted accounting principles
- Maintain organization in a high-volume environment
- Ad hoc projects including financial statement reconciliations, cost tracking, or data cleanup
WHAT YOU BRING
We’re looking for someone who’s ready to bring great effort every day and is committed to growing with us.
Required Experience & Skills:
- A proactive mindset, dedication, and eagerness to gain hands-on experience with a variety of accounting platforms and tools
- Must know Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
- Must know basic accounting principles
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Education:
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university.
- Must have completed at least one year of college level accounting courses
Leadership:
- This role does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.
FLEXIBILITY & TRAVEL
- Standard hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Extended hours required during race weekends and key event periods (especially May)
- No travel is required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Physical demands are light, consisting primarily of sitting, standing and walking
- Comfort working indoors/outdoors and around event noise
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Fast-paced, collaborative office and event settings
- Employee will be exposed to those conditions normally encountered in a business office environment
BENEFITS & PERKS
- Opportunity to serve as an ambassador for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy 500
- Access to developmental programming and networking events
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Penske Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive—regardless of race, gender, orientation, background, or ability.
