Accounts Payable Intern

Job Description

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About Kimley-Horn

Kimley-Horn is a company that emphasizes a distinct approach to business, prioritizing both clients and employees. Their philosophy centers on achieving client goals and fostering their success, while also cultivating an environment where employees can flourish. The company prides itself on its commitment to quality, which is upheld by passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. Kimley-Horn highlights its strong employee retention, comprehensive benefits package, and core company values as reasons for its consistent recognition on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years.

Detailed Job Description: Accounts Payable Intern

Job Title: Accounts Payable Intern

Location: Raleigh, NC (This is an non-remote position)

Department: Business and Accounting team

Timing: Fall of 2025

Overview:
Kimley-Horn is seeking an Accounts Payable Intern to join their Business and Accounting team. This internship is designed for students pursuing an accounting or relevant degree and offers hands-on experience in a professional, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice and Payment Processing:
• Process vendor and sub-consultant invoices, releases, and check requests.
• Review these documents for accuracy, ensuring appropriate approvals, valid sales and use tax, and correct general ledger coding.
• Expense Report Management:
• Review and approve employee expense reports to ensure strict compliance with company policies.
• Follow up with employees regarding issues such as unallowable expenses, missing receipts, or requests for clarification on expenses.
• Verification:
• Verify payment information for transactions.
• Ensure proper vendor set-up in the system.

Qualifications:

• Education: Currently in the process of completing an Associates, Bachelors, or Masters degree in Accounting or a relevant field.
• Technical Skills: Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Outlook.
• Professional Attributes:
• High degree of professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent team player capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently.
• Capability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

Additional Information:

• Application Process: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. However, the job posting may close at any time after a minimum of three days from its initial posting date (Posted Date: 6/26/2025).
• Benefits: Potential benefits for this role can be reviewed by clicking the provided link to Kimley-Horn’s benefits at a glance.
• Accommodation: Applicants requiring accommodation for the application process can find information on how to request it via a provided link.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Kimley-Horn typically does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions for this role.
• Equal Opportunity: Kimley-Horn is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.