Accounts Payable Internships
Accounts payable internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience processing invoices and reconciling ledgers, 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 Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers with structured accounts payable internship cohorts, particularly in corporate finance, shared services, and banking, recruit for summer positions the preceding fall. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings regularly from September onward so you're in the first wave, not catching up after cohorts close.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Accounts payable intern recruiters expect limited work history. What they want to assess is a documented project: a reconciliation exercise, a three-way match simulation in Excel, or an accounts payable workflow you built in accounting software. Link it in your resume so recruiters can open and evaluate it in under a minute.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
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. At the same time, apply directly to smaller companies running their own accounts payable cohorts. Combining both channels widens the pool you reach beyond what any single posting surface shows.
Practice the accounts payable intern interview out loud
Accounts payable intern screens typically include behavioral questions about attention to detail and a scenario or case exercise around invoice discrepancies, vendor reconciliation, or month-end close. Practice your answers out loud, explaining your reasoning step by step, because interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final answer you land on.
Target structured rotational and university programs early
Larger employers in finance, manufacturing, and healthcare often run formal rotational or university-hire programs that place interns across accounts payable, general ledger, and treasury in a single term. These programs are built to train people new to the field, recruit early, and fill fast. Identify the ones that fit your location and timeline and apply in the first recruitment wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 29% of the accounts payable internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start searching, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you're only reviewing roles you can actually accept. Sorting through on-site postings when you need remote, or vice versa, wastes time you could spend on strong applications.
Accounts Payable Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an accounts payable internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For accounts payable candidates, the concrete artifact recruiters want to see is a documented reconciliation exercise, a sample invoice-processing workflow, or an Excel or accounting-software project that shows you can handle real data. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an accounts payable internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for accounts payable interns is consistent accuracy on real work, the team's open headcount at the end of the term, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position yourself by delivering clean, timely work and building relationships with your supervisor, without counting on the offer as a given.
When should I apply for accounts payable internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, including corporate finance and shared-services teams, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss roles that open and fill quickly outside the main recruiting season.
Are accounts payable internships paid?
Most professional accounts payable internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon in corporate finance settings. If a listing doesn't state compensation, you can ask during the screening call before investing time in the full application process.
What should an accounts payable internship resume include?
Lead with two or three documented projects rather than work history: name the tools you used (QuickBooks, Excel, SAP, Oracle, or similar), what you built or analyzed, and where a recruiter can see the work, such as a linked spreadsheet model or a case study write-up. Add relevant coursework in accounting, finance, or business, list any software certifications, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote accounts payable internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 71% of the accounts payable internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early once you decide remote is an option for you. Use the work-type filter to see only the format you can commit to and avoid sorting through roles that don't fit your situation.
Can international students get accounts payable 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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