Accounts Payable Specialist Internships
Accounts payable specialist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience processing invoices and reconciling vendor accounts, mentorship from working accounts payable specialists, 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 Specialist Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers open accounts payable specialist internship applications in the fall for the following summer. If you wait until spring, the structured cohort programs are often already full. Smaller companies and co-ops post closer to their start dates, so check back regularly throughout the year.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for accounts payable specialist interns expect limited work history, so give them something concrete to review. Document two or three projects showing invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, or accounting software work, and include the tools you used, such as Excel, QuickBooks, or SAP, with samples or screenshots where possible.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured accounts payable specialist internship programs tied to your university, and professors and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside your campus activity widens the pool you can reach.
Practice the accounts payable specialist intern screen out loud
Accounts payable specialist intern interviews often include an accounting knowledge screen covering debits, credits, and reconciliation logic, as well as scenario questions about handling discrepancies or prioritizing a backlog. Practice explaining your reasoning aloud, not just arriving at the right answer, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs early
Larger employers in finance and corporate accounting run rotational internship programs designed to train people new to accounts payable work. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often convert interns to full-time roles. Identify the ones that fit your timeline 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 specialist internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through openings, then filter by location and work type so you spend your time on roles you can actually take.
Accounts Payable Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an accounts payable specialist internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For accounts payable specialist candidates, a documented portfolio showing reconciliations, invoice-processing exercises, or accounting software projects gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an accounts payable specialist 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 specialist interns is consistent performance on real work, available headcount on the team, and return-offer timing aligning with your graduation. Position yourself by delivering quality work and communicating your interest early, without counting on a specific outcome.
When should I apply for accounts payable specialist internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so applications open months before the program starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, which means accounts payable specialist internship openings appear year-round rather than in a single hiring window.
Are accounts payable specialist internships paid?
Most professional accounts payable specialist internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Listings show pay where the employer discloses it, so you can compare opportunities directly when that information is available.
What should an accounts payable specialist internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three documented projects showing the tools you used, such as Excel reconciliations, accounting software exercises, or financial modeling work, with links or samples where possible. Add relevant coursework in accounting, finance, or ERP systems, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote accounts payable specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 71% of the accounts payable specialist 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 specialist 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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