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Accounting Intern

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Woburn, MA, USA
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Hybrid
Woburn, MA, USA
Internship
Accounting intern supporting the U.S. Tower Finance team with monthly financial close activities, account analyses, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, GAAP application, financial reporting, operating and financial data analysis, departmental financial support, and ad hoc requests. The role provides exposure to accounting operations in a fast-paced business environment.
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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. 

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

About Us
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 tomorrow’s 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.

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, please see the base salary range for this position listed below. This position is also eligible for annual bonus, and annual equity award and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).  For candidates outside of the U.S., salary and benefits are based upon local market practice.

American Tower also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k) savings plan, paid time off, company holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness, please click here to learn more.

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American Tower Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office

116 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, United States, 02116

American Tower Woburn, Massachusetts, USA Office

10 Presidential Way, Woburn, United States, 01801

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