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AcreTrader

Marketplace for crowdfunded farmland investments

Accounting Intern

Fall 2026Posted on 7/15/2026
No salary listed
Internship
Bachelor's
Fayetteville, AR, USA
In Person
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • You have completed 2+ years of an Accounting degree.
  • You are proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite or Google G Suite.
  • You have a working knowledge of QuickBooks and/or an eagerness to learn.
  • You are available to work onsite in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
  • You are available to work 10–25 hours per week.
Responsibilities
  • You will classify daily Rippling Spend transactions.
  • You will manage the accounts payable process.
  • You will manage Stripe daily journal entries.
  • You will work cross-functionally to gather financial information and advise managers on spending.
  • You will assist on the monthly close reporting process.
  • You will gain workable knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • You will offer and receive consistent feedback.

About the company

AcreTrader is a real estate investing platform that gives accredited investors access to farmland by letting them buy shares in specific farms. It sources and vets farmland deals, then lists them on a marketplace where investors choose deals to fund. Once funded, AcreTrader handles farmland management and collects rent from farmers, taking a fee that is a percentage of the rent. Compared with other investing options, AcreTrader focuses on a specialized asset class—farmland—and provides a turnkey path for investors who may not have agriculture experience by handling deal sourcing, vetting, and ongoing property management. The company’s goal is to broaden access to farmland as an alternative asset, helping investors diversify portfolios and earn income from rents without needing to directly manage farms.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$78.6M

Headquarters

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • March 2026 fund launch expanded AcreTrader into an open-ended REIT structure.
  • March 2026 dispositions across 57 assets generated over $135 million in investor distributions.
  • February 2026 Red River Valley sale delivered 11% net IRR and 1.8x capital.

What critics are saying

  • Current offerings remain Regulation D 506(c), limiting AcreTrader to accredited investors.
  • Farmland interests are illiquid private placements; failed exits trap capital for years.
  • If crop prices, water rights, or operator defaults weaken, Proterra's farmland thesis unravels.

What makes AcreTrader unique

  • Proterra owns AcreTrader, pairing institutional capital with farm sourcing and underwriting.
  • AcreTrader has completed 75 realizations and distributed over $189 million since inception.
  • The platform now offers direct deals, an evergreen fund, and whole-farm purchases.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Stock Options

Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -5%

1 year growth

↓ -5%

2 year growth

↓ -10%
Business Wire
Sep 13th, 2026
AcreTrader Raises $40 Million in Series B Funding to Fuel Strategic Growth

AcreTrader, the technology company that dynamically connects investors, land, and farmers, today announced it has raised $40 million in Series B funding to f...

Third News
Mar 12th, 2026
AcreTrader launches farmland fund after deploying $311M across 147 US investments

AcreTrader has launched the Proterra AcreTrader Farmland Fund LP, an open-ended investment vehicle structured as a private, non-traded REIT to expand access to investment-grade farmland. The fund will target prime agricultural regions across the United States, aiming to provide returns through capital appreciation and lease income. Since its 2017 founding, AcreTrader has invested over $311 million in US row crop farmland across 147 investments. The platform has completed 17 full-cycle realisations across 12 states, returning over $26 million to investors. The new fund combines Proterra's institutional fund management experience with AcreTrader's sourcing and underwriting capabilities. Proterra Investment Partners, based in Minneapolis, manages alternative assets across the food value chain from seven investment verticals.

AY Media Group
Aug 12th, 2025
AcreTrader Acquired by Proterra

Proterra Investment Partners, a Minneapolis-based alternative asset manager, announced Tuesday its acquisition of AcreTrader.

PR Newswire
Aug 12th, 2025
Proterra Acquires AcreTrader for Farmland Expansion

Proterra, a Minneapolis-based asset manager with $3.4 billion in assets, has acquired AcreTrader, a farmland investment platform. This acquisition aims to enhance investor access to farmland investing and expand AcreTrader's offerings. AcreTrader has facilitated investments in over 140 properties across 44,000 acres in 20 states, achieving net IRR between 9.4% and 30.3%. Financial details were not disclosed. AcreTrader will operate under Proterra, while Acres.com remains independent.

Plantations International
Feb 17th, 2024
AcreTrader Launches Innovative New Platform

AcreTrader launches innovative new platform.

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