Accounting Intern

Geosyntec Consultants•Boca Raton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Geosyntec, a fast-paced and deadline-driven environmental professional services firm, has an exciting opportunity for a limited-term Accounting Intern in our Boca Raton, FL office. This position involves preparing and posting journal entries and sales tax reconciliations. It is an immediately available position, working up to 40 hours per week for one year, under the direction of the Manager of Tax. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program focused on Accounting, Finance or Business going into their third year of studies
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to remain motivated even when performing repetitive tasks
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on skills leveraging Excel for complex task, including creating and manipulating pivot tables and VLOOKUP
Ability to learn new software and procedures quickly
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Local to Boca Raton, FL
Satisfactory completion of a background check

Responsibilities

Submit various journal entries prepared by others for approval through the ERP
Prepare journal entries for select accounts and submitting them for approval through the ERP
Complete monthly sales tax reconciliations
Pulling high-volume monthly accounts payable invoices (100+ per month) to determine appropriate sales and use tax treatment
Assist with sales and use tax audits from start to resolution, including data collection, analysis, and auditor support
Assist with preparation and filing of sales and use tax returns, ensuring timely and accurate compliance with state and local requirements
Assist with the business license processes
Perform other clerical functions, as required