Accounting Intern SummerQE

**This is a full-time Summer 2026 internship onsite in San Diego CA for currently enrolled students**

About Quartus

Quartus Engineering Incorporated () is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics structural thermal and multi-physics analyses. We couple our engineering analysis capabilities with design prototype integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value.

About Shared Services

Quartus Shared Services encompasses Legal Sales Finance & Accounting IT Business Intelligence People and Culture and Project Management. The collective engine of Shared Services helps to power Quartus growth and enables Quartus to deliver the best possible experience to our clients and customers.

What will you do

As an Accounting & Procurement Intern you will report to the Accounting Manager and support the day-to-day operations of our Finance and Procurement teams. This is a hands-on role where youll work alongside experienced accounting professionals gain exposure to the full AP cycle and contribute to real work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment. Strong performers may have the opportunity to continue in a part-time capacity during the school year.

Essential Job Functions:

Assist with receiving reviewing and entering vendor invoices into the accounting system

Support creation of purchase orders for service vendors and help process two-way match invoices

Assist with weekly check run preparation and payment entry including ACH and remittance documentation

Help monitor the Accounting inbox and support responses to vendor inquiries

Assist with vendor statement reconciliations and credit card transaction entry

Support the purchasing team with PO tracking receipt reconciliation and vendor coordination

Assist with small projects and process documentation tasks as assigned

Location

Position is based on site in San Diego CA with a hybrid schedule.*

*The hybrid work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs including but not limited to training performance or other operational requirements. Any physical location change may impact future employment.

What are we looking for

Quartus is looking for aspiring individuals who want to make a difference in the world and in themselves. Our ideal internship candidates are:

Juniors or Seniors currently enrolled at a four-year institution

Majoring in an Accounting or related field

Proactive open-minded eager to learn and willing to work hard as part of a team

Understandingofbasic accounting principles and accounts payable processes.

High accuracy in data entry and mathematical calculations

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel

Available full time for specified term (40 hours per week)

Must be a US Person (US Citizen or US Permanent Resident)

Compensation and Benefits

Intern pay range for students pursuing a Bachelors degree: $22.00 - 26.00/hour*

*This range represents base addition you may be eligible for additional benefits and compensation.

Quartus is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to employing a diverse workforce including but not limited to minorities women individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.