Program Intern – Energy Accounting

Job Description

Program Intern, Energy Accounting | Pilot Flying J

The Tone:
This is a full-time, in-person internship with Pilot Company, located in Houston, Texas, for the summer of 2026, running from June 7 – August 13. Pilot Company operates as an industry-leading network of travel centers with over 750 retail and fueling locations and more than 30,000 team members across 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Its energy and logistics division is a top fuel supplier and provides critical services to oil operations. This role is a unique opportunity to directly support core business operations by assisting with essential accounting tasks, providing valuable real-world experience, and contributing a fresh perspective to process improvements.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Houston, TX

• Team: Energy Accounting team, reporting to an intern supervisor and an accounting leader
• Mission: To support core business operations through accurate financial reporting, reconciliation, and report generation, while also identifying opportunities for process and system improvements.
• Tech Stack: Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Improve Operational Efficiency: Assist with monthly account reconciliations and tie outs to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and enhance operational efficiency.
• Generate Key Reports: Create and distribute crucial monthly reports to the team and management, providing necessary information for review.
• Contribute to Process Improvement: Bring a fresh perspective to existing processes, helping build upon and improve current work methods.
• Apply Analytical Skills: Learn and utilize analytical and accounting skills in real-world scenarios to solve business problems and deliver tangible results.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A student pursuing a degree with coursework in Accounting or Finance, indicating an entry-level career stage.
• Experience: Proficiency in Excel is essential, paired with a strong technical aptitude and a proven drive to reliably meet deadlines.
• Skills: Analytical thinking, strong accountability, multifunctional adaptability, and authentic, welcoming communication for seamless collaboration.
• Bonus: Individuals who embody the company’s core virtues of being driven, reliable, authentic, and welcoming.