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, located primarily in Findlay, Ohio, with opportunities in other cities like San Antonio, Denver, and various refinery locations. Marathon Petroleum Corporation is committed to being a great place to work, fostering collaboration, welcoming new ideas, and developing its people within a team environment. This role is crucial for future accounting professionals to gain foundational experience within the petroleum industry and contribute to the company’s financial operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time (Seasonal)
• Location: In-person Findlay, Ohio (with opportunities in San Antonio, Denver, and various refinery locations)
• Pay: $21.63–$27.04 hourly
• Team: Controller’s Organization
• Mission: To gain hands-on accounting experience and contribute to the financial operations of a leading energy industry company.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Business Document Analysis: Analyze and process various business documents relevant to financial operations.
• Data Analysis and Journal Entries: Analyze accounting and financial data to prepare proper financial statement journal entries.
• Account Reconciliation: Prepare general ledger account reconcilements for various accounts.
• Control Testing: Test SOX and non-SOX controls within auditing processes.
• Budget and Tax Assistance: Assist in preparing budgets and gathering tax information.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level, currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, with concurrent enrollment for the duration of the experience.
• Experience: Strong academic performance is required, along with an availability to work 40 hours per week.
• Skills: Ability to analyze and process business documents, perform accounting and financial data analysis, prepare general ledger reconciliations, and understand SOX and non-SOX controls.
• Bonus: Other business majors may be considered, and military experience is a plus.