Paid Accounts Payable Internship — Public Sector Finance

ADP, Inc.; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Academic credit support

Job summary

The Missoula Housing Authority is offering a paid Accounts Payable internship for a student or early-career professional who wants real, hands-on accounting experience. Working alongside MHA's Finance team, the intern will learn the full invoice-to-payment cycle and gain exposure to public sector finance.

You will receive mentorship, flexible hours (about 15 hours/week), and a pathway to hybrid work after training based on performance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Working toward a Master's in Accounting (preferred).
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and comfort learning new software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take direction.

Responsibilities

• Review, code, and enter vendor invoices into the accounting system.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation, and route invoices for approval.
• Assist with preparing check runs and electronic payments under staff supervision.
• Maintain vendor records, including collecting and filing W-9 forms.
• Respond to routine vendor inquiries and help research and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Assist with reconciling vendor statements.
• Scan, file, and organize accounts payable records in accordance with MHA records retention practices.
• Support year-end 1099 preparation, month-end close, and audit requests as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Accounting software

Discretion with confidential data

Written and verbal communication

Education

Master's in Accounting (preferred)

Currently pursuing accounting/finance coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Missoula Housing Authority is offering a paid Accounts Payable internship for a student or early-career professional who wants real, hands-on accounting experience. Working alongside MHA's Finance team, the intern will learn the full invoice-to-payment cycle and gain exposure to public sector finance.

You will receive mentorship, flexible hours (about 15 hours/week), and a pathway to hybrid work after training based on performance.