Summer 2027 Internship: Accounts Payable

About the role

QTS is a global leader in digital infrastructure, designing, building, and operating advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud, and digital transformation initiatives. The summer internship program offers first‑hand experience in the fast‑paced data center industry through weekly lunch‑and‑learns, a comprehensive orientation, site‑based activities, socials, and volunteering events. Interns are assigned initiatives tied to real QTS objectives, contributing to the full life‑cycle of data center builds and company operations.

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 accounts‑payable 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 U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current full‑time enrollment at one of QTS’s partner institutions (Auburn University, Kansas State University, Georgia State University, Southern Adventist University, Texas A&M University, University of Kansas) or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school.
• 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).