Intern – Accounts Payable

Job Description

Intern – Accounts Payable | Zayo

The Tone:
This is an internship at Zayo, located in Denver, CO, with a hybrid work schedule. Zayo is a leading provider of mission-critical bandwidth, powering innovations for some of the world’s most impactful companies. With a vast 141,000-mile network across North America and Europe, Zayo offers essential communications infrastructure solutions including dark fiber, private data networks, and dedicated Internet access to a diverse client base ranging from wireless carriers to healthcare and finance enterprises. This summer internship program is designed to develop future telecommunications professionals by providing meaningful, hands-on experience. The Accounts Payable Intern role is crucial for maintaining the efficiency of financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, and supporting the vital supplier relationships that underpin Zayo’s extensive network.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Hybrid, Denver, CO
• Pay: $23–$25 hourly
• Mission: Support the Accounts Payable team in managing the lifecycle of vendor invoices from receipt to approval, resolving inquiries, and ensuring smooth payment processes.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Vendor Invoice Processing: Manage the receipt and initial processing of vendor invoices through the accounts payable system.
• Issue Resolution: Address first-level escalations and resolve vendor inquiries and internal hold issues to facilitate timely invoice validation and payment.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze vendor data and payment details, contributing to management reports and maintaining essential records related to the accounts payable lifecycle.
• AI Strategy Support: Support the implementation of AI strategies to enhance financial reporting and data analysis within the Accounts Payable function.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams like Procurement and Network Operations to ensure efficient invoice processing and address any vendor invoice resolution needs.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Completed sophomore year and enrolled in a degree or certificate program for Fall 2026, pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics. Must be located in the Denver, CO area for the program’s duration and capable of hybrid work.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to work with large datasets and perform data analysis. Demonstrated strong attention to detail. Proven problem-solving capabilities for issue resolution.