Accounting Intern

Job Description

Intern/Co-op – Accounting (Summer 2027) | Marathon Petroleum Corporation

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Marathon Petroleum Corporation, primarily located in Findlay, Ohio, with opportunities in other locations. Marathon Petroleum Corporation is an energy industry leader committed to fostering a great place to work, welcoming new ideas, diverse perspectives, and developing its people. This role is crucial for gaining practical experience within the petroleum industry, contributing to essential financial processes, and fueling personal and professional growth. The internship provides on-the-job training in industry dynamics, specific job assignments, and software usage.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Location: In-person, Primarily Findlay, Ohio, with opportunities in San Antonio, Denver, Canton, Catlettsburg, Robinson, Texas City, and Wilmington, based on assignment.
• Pay: $21.63–$27.04 hourly
• Team: Controller’s Organization, within specific accounting areas like Operations, Refinery, Tax, or Audit.
• Mission: This person will contribute to the financial operations of Marathon Petroleum by analyzing data, preparing accounting documents, and supporting critical financial controls.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Document Analysis: Analyze and process various business documents to support financial operations.
• Data Analysis and Entry: Conduct analysis of accounting and financial data to prepare proper financial statement journal entries.
• Account Reconciliation: Prepare general ledger account reconcilements to ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Compliance and Budget Support: Assist in the preparation of tax information and contribute to budget preparation.
• Auditing Controls: Participate in testing SOX and Non-SOX controls as part of auditing procedures.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Concurrent enrollment in a bachelor’s degree (or higher) seeking program for the duration of the experience. Required Major: Accounting, but other business majors may be considered.
• Experience: Candidates must demonstrate strong academic performance. Must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Skills: Ability to analyze business documents and financial data, prepare accounting entries, and manage reconciliations. Must be able to provide reliable transportation to and from the place of work.
• Bonus: Military experience is a plus.