Accounting Intern - Sterling, VA

Geoquest USA, Inc. (formerly The Reinforced Earth Company); Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

GeoQuest USA, Inc. (formerly The Reinforced Earth Company) is seeking a highly motivated accounting intern to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment under mentorship with our Accounting Professionals.

The Accounting Intern will support our accounting team on various projects, including project analysis, variance analysis, margin fade reports, documentation digitization, and SOP writing, while learning in a professional setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a recent graduate or in the process of completing a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• Must have completed introductory accounting courses and have a basic understanding of financial and accounting principles.
• Intermediate or higher level of proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments or projects simultaneously to drive results
• Ability to interact professionally with vendors, clients, and internal teams to constructively resolve issues and resolve problems.
• Excellent problem-solving and resolution skills

Responsibilities

• Project analysis; variance analysis for “return on experience”
• Margin fade report
• Digitalize documentation (reduce physical storage costs)
• Process writing - document SOPs
• Mapping exercise for forecast files
• Ad hoc projects

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

GeoQuest USA, Inc. (formerly The Reinforced Earth Company) is recognized as the inventor and market leader of the MSE (Mechanically Stabilized Earth) retaining wall industry. The company provides the design and supply of materials of proprietary retaining wall systems and earth related technologies to contractors and owners for use in civil engineering. Our company works as a sub-contractor/material supplier on DOT and privately owned projects. We perform all duties associated with our jobs from sales, marketing, civil engineering/design, supply, and construction support.

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive accounting student interested in interning in a fast-paced environment under mentorship with our Accounting Professionals. The Accounting Intern will be responsible for practicing their accounting knowledge and skills in a professional setting. Their duties include supporting our accounting team with various accounting projects and tasks as they gain more confidence within their desired industry.

**This position is an immediate opening with a start date as early as August 31st, 2026 (pending offer and acceptance).**

**The internship is to continue throughout the school year on a full-time and/or part-time schedule.**

Responsibilities may include:

• Project analysis; variance analysis for “return on experience”
• Margin fade report
• Digitalize documentation (reduce physical storage costs)
• Process writing - document SOPs
• Mapping exercise for forecast files
• Ad hoc projects

Education / Skills / Experience:

• Must either be a recent graduate or in the process of completing a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• Must have completed introductory accounting courses and have a basic understanding of financial and accounting principles.
• Intermediate or higher level of proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments or projects simultaneously to drive results
• Ability to interact professionally with vendors, clients, and internal teams to constructively resolve issues and resolve problems.
• Excellent problem-solving and resolution skills

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

The responsibilities will be carried out in a traditional office environment under traditional office conditions. Employee will be familiar with and observe safety and security procedures and use equipment and materials properly.

GeoQuest USA, Inc. (formerly The Reinforced Earth Company) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Travel Required

No . 100% in-office position

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Preferred

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field.

Bachelors or better in Finance or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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