Accounts Payable Assistant Internships
Accounts payable assistant internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working accounts payable professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Compass Group USA, AMH, and Trace3 among the employers posting roles now.
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Since 2012, we've grown to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work®. At AMH, our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life.
The AMH Summer Internship Program is 10 weeks from June to August 2027. Interviews will be scheduled beginning January 2027.
The Accounts Payable Intern will gain a better understanding of the various silos within the Accounts Payable department and how each segment contributes to the financial success of a real estate industry leader. The internship provides a unique opportunity to build experience in the complete invoice cycle. This internship is designed to be educational and provide university students with indispensable experience and skills necessary to anyone looking to pursue Accounting as a career.
Internship Learning Objectives/Task Goals:
- Analyze invoices for accuracy by ensuring vendors are paid correctly
- Review and archive purchase orders
- Communicate with AP processors regarding corrections and obtain experience in Yardi
- Research invoice discrepancies and forward research items to appropriate personnel
- Booking of payables entries for month end close, quarter close
- Process and post invoices requiring immediate attention
- Learn organizational systems, programs, training, policies, and procedures as required to comply with relevant legal mandates
Minimum Education/Skills/Experience/Credentials:
- Enrolled in/graduated from a university degree program preferred.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all aspects of job responsibilities.
- Carries out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical, and professional manner.
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite, including MS Excel.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and effectively prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Strong work ethic and a positive attitude; dependable, require minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation.
- Robust assessment, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
This is a paid internship, however AMH does not provide housing, relocation, or transportation assistance.
Availability to commit to 40 hours per week from June 7th to August 13th, Summer of 2027.
AMH is an equal opportunity employer.
AMH conducts pre-employment background screening.
Compensation
The anticipated pay range/scale for this position is $22.00 hourly. Actual starting base pay within this range will depend on factors including geographic location, education, training, skills, and relevant experience.Background Check
Background check required. AMH will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, which may include the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
CA Privacy Notice: To learn more about what information we collect when you apply for a job, and how we use that information, please see our CA Job Applicant Privacy Notice found at https://www.amh.com/ca-privacy-notice.
#LI-DNPSince 2012, we've grown to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work®. At AMH, our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life.
The AMH Summer Internship Program is 10 weeks from June to August 2027. Interviews will be scheduled beginning January 2027.
The Accounts Payable Intern will gain a better understanding of the various silos within the Accounts Payable department and how each segment contributes to the financial success of a real estate industry leader. The internship provides a unique opportunity to build experience in the complete invoice cycle. This internship is designed to be educational and provide university students with indispensable experience and skills necessary to anyone looking to pursue Accounting as a career.
Internship Learning Objectives/Task Goals:
- Analyze invoices for accuracy by ensuring vendors are paid correctly
- Review and archive purchase orders
- Communicate with AP processors regarding corrections and obtain experience in Yardi
- Research invoice discrepancies and forward research items to appropriate personnel
- Booking of payables entries for month end close, quarter close
- Process and post invoices requiring immediate attention
- Learn organizational systems, programs, training, policies, and procedures as required to comply with relevant legal mandates
Minimum Education/Skills/Experience/Credentials:
- Enrolled in/graduated from a university degree program preferred.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all aspects of job responsibilities.
- Carries out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical, and professional manner.
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite, including MS Excel.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and effectively prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Strong work ethic and a positive attitude; dependable, require minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation.
- Robust assessment, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
This is a paid internship, however AMH does not provide housing, relocation, or transportation assistance.
Availability to commit to 40 hours per week from June 7th to August 13th, Summer of 2027.
AMH is an equal opportunity employer.
AMH conducts pre-employment background screening.
Compensation
The anticipated pay range/scale for this position is $22.00 hourly. Actual starting base pay within this range will depend on factors including geographic location, education, training, skills, and relevant experience.Background Check
Background check required. AMH will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, which may include the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
CA Privacy Notice: To learn more about what information we collect when you apply for a job, and how we use that information, please see our CA Job Applicant Privacy Notice found at https://www.amh.com/ca-privacy-notice.
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Tips for Your Accounts Payable Assistant Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think you need to
Large employers with structured finance and accounting programs recruit summer interns the preceding fall, closing applications months before the internship starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates. Check listings regularly from early fall onward so you catch both cycles.
Build proof before you need it
Accounts payable assistant intern hiring teams want something concrete to assess. Put together a spreadsheet-based reconciliation, a mock invoice-processing workflow, or a simple accounts payable simulation using a free accounting tool, and document the process so you can walk a recruiter through exactly what you built and why.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and reduces your dependence on any single channel.
Practice the accounts payable assistant intern screen out loud
Accounts payable assistant intern interviews typically include scenario-based questions on invoice discrepancies, vendor communication, and data-entry accuracy. Practice answering these out loud, walking through your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final answer you land on.
Target structured finance and accounting internship programs
Larger companies in finance, insurance, and corporate services often run cohort-based internship programs built to train candidates new to accounts payable work. These programs recruit early in the academic year and fill fast, so identify the ones that match your background and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 29% of the accounts payable assistant internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start applying, then filter by location and work type so you are not sorting through roles you cannot accept when you get a callback.
Accounts Payable Assistant Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an accounts payable assistant internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For accounts payable assistant candidates, the concrete artifact recruiters want to assess is a reconciliation exercise, a mock invoice-processing workflow, or a spreadsheet-based analysis you can walk through. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an accounts payable assistant internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For accounts payable assistant interns, what drives it is consistent accuracy on real processing tasks, a demonstrated understanding of the team's workflows, and available headcount when return-offer decisions are made. Treat the internship as an extended interview, deliver quality work throughout, and ask your manager early about the timeline for those decisions.
When should I apply for accounts payable assistant internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers with structured finance and accounting programs recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before the calendar year turns. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role opens gives you the best chance across both types.
Are accounts payable assistant internships paid?
Most professional accounts payable assistant internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and some employers also include housing or transit stipends. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it, so you can compare opportunities directly as you apply.
What should an accounts payable assistant internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three documented projects showing the tools you used, such as Excel reconciliations, ERP data-entry exercises, or accounts payable simulations, and note where the work can be reviewed. Add relevant coursework in accounting, finance, or business software. Keep the whole document to one page, since intern hiring teams expect brevity at this stage.
Are there remote accounts payable assistant internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 71% of the accounts payable assistant internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get accounts payable assistant internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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