Accounting Intern

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.

• 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;
• Pull 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.

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 with preparing and posting journal entries and sales tax reconciliations. This is an immediately available position working up to 40 hours per week for one year. In this position you will work under the direction of the Manager of Tax.

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program focused on Accounting, Finance or Business going into their third year of studies.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to remain motivated even when performing repetitive tasks.
• 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.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Local to Boca Raton, FL.
• Job sponsorship is not available for this position.
• As this position has access to confidential information, it requires the satisfactory completion of a background check, as required by company and/or client policy and conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• College Student