Accounting Intern - Sterling, VA

Geoquest USA; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

GeoQuest USA, Inc. in Sterling, VA seeks an Accounting Intern to support our accounting professionals while completing a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.

The role offers hands-on experience in project analysis, variance analysis, and preparing SOPs, with mentorship in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have completed introductory accounting courses, strong Excel skills, and solid written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student or recent graduate in finance or accounting.
• Introductory accounting courses completed; solid understanding of financial principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; able to create and interpret spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting team with projects and tasks.
• Assist in variance analysis and margin reports.
• Help automate scorecards using Power BI.
• Document SOPs and digitalize records to reduce storage costs.
• Assist with forecast mapping and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Effective written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Independently driven

Multitask prioritization

Problem solving

Vendor/client interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Description

Job Details

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
• Automate scorecards - power BI skills
• 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.

For more information about our Company, please visit us online at https://www.geoquest-group.us/

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