Intern (Accounts Payable)

Location: New York
Schedule: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Internship

Firm and Position Details

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking an Intern on our Accounts Payable team, in the Finance department, reporting directly to the team’s Accounts Payable Manager.

Our Summer Internship Program

Akin’s Summer Internship Program offers students a comprehensive experience that combines meaningful, hands-on work with opportunities to learn and develop professionally in a supportive, high-performing environment that values innovation, excellence and collaboration. In addition to the opportunities outlined below, the Intern will participate in targeted learning and development programs designed to offer deeper insight into life at a global law firm and sharpen practical skills for future success.

Our Summer Internship Program runs from Monday, June 1st through Thursday, August 6th. Start and end dates can be flexible based on school schedules with the potential for recent graduates to continue on full-time and students to stay on into the Fall.

Your Opportunity

As part of the Finance – Accounts Payable team, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the firm’s financial operations, with a focus on vendor payments and expense processing. You will be directly involved in supporting invoice review and processing, ensuring timely and accurate payments, and maintaining compliance with firm policies and internal controls across the global firm. 

The Intern should reside within a reasonable commuting distance to the New York office. 

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Assist with invoice processing, vendor setup and maintenance, and expense report review to ensure accuracy and proper approvals.
• Support payment processing activities, including check runs, wire transfers, and electronic payments.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, missing documentation, and vendor inquiries, communicating findings to the appropriate team member.
• Examine data sets and further develop Excel skills, including PivotTables and formulas, to support reporting and analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an accredited university or college (Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field preferred)
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable processes, including invoice processing and vendor payments.
• Proficiency in Windows operating systems and in Microsoft office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to interact with colleagues across departments.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and gain exposure to finance operations within the global firm.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of client, firm and personnel information, and adhering to the Firm’s Core Values

The hourly range for this position in New York is $21.50 to $24.50/hr.

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