What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTING INTERN position at American Tower?
We are seeking an intern to join American Towers U.S. Tower divisions 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.
The Summer Internship at American Tower is a 12-week intensive program, running from May 2025 through August 2025. You will be introduced to key day-to-day processes and play a vital role as a valued team member. You will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment, providing you with hands-on experience and valuable insights to prepare you for a successful career in the industry. This is a hybrid position.
- Must be currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Accounting or a business degree with a concentration in Accounting.
- 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.
- 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.
American Tower is a global digital infrastructure company serving customers through tower sites and other real estate solutions that support connectivity and opportunity, focused on achieving our vision of Building a More Connected World. Our success is rooted in the potential of our people and the power of local teams at our offices and sites across 25 countries.
We are one of the largest global Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and a publicly traded (NYSE : AMT), Fortune 500 Company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The next decade will be an exciting time as we evolve our infrastructure to meet tomorrows needs and position our people to elevate their impact, their potential, and our shared success. Come grow your career with us!
For more information about how American Tower is building a more connected world, visit americantower.com.
American Tower is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, reproductive decisions, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
