Summer 2027 Internship: Corporate Accounting

qtsdatacenters; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Data Centers offers a Corporate Accounting Intern role within its internship program. You will work with subject matter experts, assisting with audits, reporting, and financial analysis while supporting the lifecycle of a data center operations team.

The internship emphasizes real-world project work tied to corporate accounting objectives, with training, site activities, and volunteering events as part of the program.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, 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.

Responsibilities

• Internal Audits
• Internal Reporting and External Reporting
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing
• Approval of invoices and requisitions
• Approve and create projects, journal entries, and financial analysis.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Critical thinking

Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance/Business/ Economics/ Mathematics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

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, and 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.

Corporate Accounting Intern

The Corporate Accounting Intern will gain experience in a variety of functions with the corporate accounting environment. While working with subject matter experts on a daily basis, your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to the following.

• Internal Audits
• Internal Reporting and External Reporting
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing
• Approval of invoices and requisitions
• Approve and create projects, journal entries, and financial analysis.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, 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), Blackstone LaunchPad partner schools, or schools served by Blackstone LaunchPad's strategic channel partners (e.g. career readiness partners)
• Arizona State University
• 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.
• 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.

The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:
Know Your Rights (English)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)

The pay transparency policy is available here:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted

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.