Summer 2027 Internship: Accounts Payable

QTS Realty Trust; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Data Centers in Overland Park, KS is seeking an Accounts Payable Intern to gain hands-on experience with supplier invoicing, reconciliation and month-end close.

You will create templates, scrub supplier statements, review and code invoices, and collaborate with internal teams on projects while developing data-analysis skills using Excel, Power BI and Tableau.

This paid internship offers exposure to a leading digital infrastructure company and real-world accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Create templates and processes around supplier requests and internal communication
• Scrub and refine supplier statement portfolio
• Review, validate and process vendor invoices for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with invoice coding and routing approvals in accordance with company policies
• Monitor AP workflows
• Research and resolve discrepancies, payment issues, and inquiries
• Assist with month-end closing activities
• Partner with internal stakeholders on projects and initiatives

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Data Science, HR or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Python

Java

Job description

Who We Are

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

QTS' summer internship program will provide you first hand experience into the fast paced world of the data center industry by providing weekly lunch and learns, a comprehensive orientation program, site based activities, socials and volunteering events. Every intern will be assigned initiatives tied to real QTS objectives helping with anything pertaining to the whole life-cycle of a data center build and/or company operations.

The Accounts Payable Intern's responsibilities will include but aren't limited to:

• Create templates and processes around supplier requests and internal communication
• Scrub and refine supplier statement portfolio
• Review, validate and process vendor invoices for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with invoice coding and routing approvals in accordance with company policies
• Monitor AP workflows
• Research and resolve discrepancies, payment issues, and inquiries
• Assist with month-end closing activities
• Partner with internal stakeholders on projects and initiatives

Basic Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Data Science, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint for presentations and Excel for data analysis and budgeting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Current full-time enrollment in one of QTS’s partner institutions (listed below) or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school:
  • Auburn University
  • Kansas State University
  • Georgia State University
  • Southern Adventist University
  • Texas A&M University
  • University of Kansas
• Previous internship or co-op experience in construction, finance, technology, HR, facilities engineering, or related industries.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with programming languages like Python, Java, etc.
• Involvement in community activities outside of schoolwork (athletics, clubs, volunteering, part-time employment).

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.