Accounting Intern Jobs in Virginia
Accounting Intern jobs in Virginia draw consistent demand from a state whose economy anchors around federal contracting, defense, financial services, and higher education. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads area, where employers like Booz Allen Hamilton, Deloitte, and Capital One maintain large finance and accounting operations. The most sought-after specialties include government contract accounting, audit support, and tax preparation. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
Find Accounting Intern JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 11+ Accounting Intern jobs
CarMax, the way your career should be!
ABOUT THIS JOB:
CarMax Accounting is seeking a talented individual with a passion for business and a desire to develop into a strong business leader. This 10-week, project-based summer internship at our Home Office in Richmond, Virginia is designed to expose current college students to a corporate accounting environment and provide valuable hands-on experience.
Why CarMax?
At CarMax, we are the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with stores from coast to coast, and we are still growing. We’re rethinking the way people buy cars – and it’s our associates that help us do just that. We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every day. This is where innovation meets passion – be inspired and supported to take us to the future.
WHAT YOU’LL DO - ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The work our interns perform is consistent with the work performed by our full-time associates, including real-time projects and issues that our teams are actively trying to solve. There will be opportunities to contribute to projects across a variety of accounting functions, which may include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, corporate accounting, fixed assets, financial reporting, etc. Responsibilities will include a mix of independent work and collaborative, cross-functional projects, and may include interactions with customers and/or vendors.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
This internship is designed to assist the CarMax Accounting Department through a variety of tasks ranging from special projects to recurring monthly and quarterly tactical items. Ideal candidates are those who are interested in:
- Obtaining hands-on experience that will provide exposure to the different functions that combine to form a corporate accounting department
- Contributing to the goals that support our accounting initiative
- Contributing ideas and opinions to support our continuous improvement environment
- Developing technical and business acumen
- Building relationships with leaders and associates across the organization
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- A rising junior or rising senior in a 4-year business degree program (accounting preferred but not required) with an understanding of basic accounting terminology
- A history of achievement and aptitude demonstrated by a strong GPA, and/or other recognition such as scholarships, awards, or honor societies
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required (e.g., filtering, v-lookups, subtotals, shortcuts, etc.)
- Requires mathematical skills that would be gained from a typical undergraduate accounting or business curriculum
- Familiarity with Oracle is a plus, but not required
Work Authorization:
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role.
Work Location:
Associates will work from our Corporate Headquarters located in Richmond, VA, which has a Hybrid work arrangement in office 4 days a week.
N/A
The hourly rate for this position is:
Benefits:
Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.
Associates that are considered full-time hourly or commission/incentive eligible:
- To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company.
- For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.
Associates considered full-time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval.
For more details about benefits, please visit our CarMax Benefits website.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.
CarMax, the way your career should be!
ABOUT THIS JOB:
CarMax Accounting is seeking a talented individual with a passion for business and a desire to develop into a strong business leader. This 10-week, project-based summer internship at our Home Office in Richmond, Virginia is designed to expose current college students to a corporate accounting environment and provide valuable hands-on experience.
Why CarMax?
At CarMax, we are the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with stores from coast to coast, and we are still growing. We’re rethinking the way people buy cars – and it’s our associates that help us do just that. We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every day. This is where innovation meets passion – be inspired and supported to take us to the future.
WHAT YOU’LL DO - ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The work our interns perform is consistent with the work performed by our full-time associates, including real-time projects and issues that our teams are actively trying to solve. There will be opportunities to contribute to projects across a variety of accounting functions, which may include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, corporate accounting, fixed assets, financial reporting, etc. Responsibilities will include a mix of independent work and collaborative, cross-functional projects, and may include interactions with customers and/or vendors.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
This internship is designed to assist the CarMax Accounting Department through a variety of tasks ranging from special projects to recurring monthly and quarterly tactical items. Ideal candidates are those who are interested in:
- Obtaining hands-on experience that will provide exposure to the different functions that combine to form a corporate accounting department
- Contributing to the goals that support our accounting initiative
- Contributing ideas and opinions to support our continuous improvement environment
- Developing technical and business acumen
- Building relationships with leaders and associates across the organization
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- A rising junior or rising senior in a 4-year business degree program (accounting preferred but not required) with an understanding of basic accounting terminology
- A history of achievement and aptitude demonstrated by a strong GPA, and/or other recognition such as scholarships, awards, or honor societies
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required (e.g., filtering, v-lookups, subtotals, shortcuts, etc.)
- Requires mathematical skills that would be gained from a typical undergraduate accounting or business curriculum
- Familiarity with Oracle is a plus, but not required
Work Authorization:
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role.
Work Location:
Associates will work from our Corporate Headquarters located in Richmond, VA, which has a Hybrid work arrangement in office 4 days a week.
N/A
The hourly rate for this position is:
Benefits:
Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.
Associates that are considered full-time hourly or commission/incentive eligible:
- To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company.
- For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.
Associates considered full-time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval.
For more details about benefits, please visit our CarMax Benefits website.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.
See All 11 Accounting Intern Jobs in Virginia
Find roles in Virginia that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Accounting Intern JobsAccounting Intern Jobs by City in Virginia
Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Accounting Intern Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in accounting intern jobs across Virginia.
- Actively enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in accounting or finance
- Completed at least intermediate-level accounting coursework including cost and managerial accounting
- Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle Financials
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and basic financial modeling
- Ability to work on-site or hybrid at a Virginia office location during the internship term
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports and presenting findings
Accounting Intern Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a accounting intern in Virginia?
Accounting intern positions in Virginia are open to students enrolled in an accredited accounting or finance degree program, typically after completing core coursework in financial accounting, managerial accounting, and business law. Virginia does not require a state license to work as an intern, but candidates who have passed one or more sections of the CPA exam administered through the Virginia Board of Accountancy stand out strongly. Practical experience through campus accounting clubs or volunteer tax preparation programs also builds a competitive profile.
Which companies hire accounting interns in Virginia?
Virginia accounting intern roles are posted by HII, CarMax, and STAND TOGETHER and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's concentration of federal contractors, large regional banks, and professional services firms creates a particularly broad range of internship settings, from government audit support to corporate finance rotations.
Which Virginia cities have the most accounting intern jobs?
Newport News, McLean, and Vienna have the most accounting intern openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia's density of federal agencies and defense contractors drives the bulk of hiring, while Richmond's status as a regional headquarters for banking and insurance firms and Hampton Roads' large military and logistics sector round out the distribution across the state.
Are there remote accounting intern jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than many entry-level fields, since accounting intern work is largely desk-based and document-driven. About 50% of accounting intern openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how readily the analytical and data-entry tasks translate to a distributed setting. Audit preparation, reconciliation support, and financial reporting tasks are the functions most commonly offered on a remote or hybrid basis.
How can I get hired as a accounting intern in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to structured summer internship programs offered by professional services firms and major Virginia employers before completing your junior year. Deloitte, Capital One, and Booz Allen Hamilton all run formal early-career accounting programs that accept candidates with no prior professional experience. Volunteering with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which has sites across Virginia, adds credibility quickly. Passing even one section of the Virginia Board of Accountancy CPA exam signals seriousness and moves applications ahead of peers.
Where can I find and apply to accounting intern jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to accounting intern jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Virginia locations. Search the listings to find roles that match your program year, availability, and area of interest, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
See All 11 Accounting Intern Jobs in Virginia
Find roles in Virginia that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Accounting Intern Jobs