Accounting and Tax Intern

Job Description

Accounting Summer Intern 2027 | Devon Energy

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at Devon Energy, located in Oklahoma City, OK. Devon offers a career full of energy and opportunities to solve today’s greatest challenges, believing that innovation and creative problem-solving thrive when individuals think differently. This program provides students with the chance to apply accounting and tax principles in a professional setting, developing technical and professional skills while exploring potential career paths at Devon.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Oklahoma City, OK

• Mission: Apply accounting and tax principles in a professional office environment, gaining exposure to real-world tasks and projects.
• Tech Stack: Accounting software and tools, automation processes, AI, data, technology

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounting Duties: Perform duties typically assigned to entry-level accountants, applying general accounting and tax concepts to daily, monthly, and quarterly assignments.
• Financial Record Keeping: Prepare and post journal entries, assisting with general ledger reconciliations and account analysis.
• Reporting Support: Assist with the preparation, review, and distribution of financial statements, management reports, and/or tax returns.
• Process Improvement: Participate in process improvement initiatives and help identify opportunities for increased efficiency using LEAN principles.
• Collaborative Presentation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate effectively with various departments, and present findings and learnings to management.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Full-time student pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related disciplines at a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior college level.
• Experience: Application of technical skills acquired in college to real-world scenarios.
• Skills: Advanced computer proficiency with the ability to optimize and automate processes; effective problem-solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement; curiosity and eagerness to explore AI, data, and technology.
• Bonus: GPA of 3.0 or higher; knowledge of oil and gas industry practices.