Accounting Intern

The Team 

We are seeking an intern to join American Tower’s U.S. Tower division’s Finance team. The UST Finance team prepares and reports on a regular basis financial figures that align with GAAP standards. Day to day you will support various accounting teams and learn the operations of a fast-paced business and its accounting organization. Our Core Principles are the foundation of our culture, and we’re focused on achieving continued success by thinking long-term, leading with values, and creating value with decisions. 

What You Need to Succeed

 • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a business degree with a concentration in accounting preferred.

 • Minimum GPA of 3.3 preferred. 

• Interest in obtaining CPA or other relevant professional designation preferred.

 • Must be within 18 months of graduation at time of internship commencement.

American Tower is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, certifications, job level, and location. For U.S.-based candidates only, the base salary range for this position is $18-22/hr hourly. For candidates outside of the U.S., salary and benefits are based upon local market practice. 

What You Can Offer Us

 • Assist with the monthly financial close process.

 • Prepare account analyses, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal entries. 

• Apply, with the support of your team leader, generally accepted accounting principles.

 • Assist with preparation of financial reports.

 • Apply analyses of basic operating statistics and/or financial data.

 • Support various departments through an understanding of their respective financial information.

 • Assist with ad-hoc requests.