Accounting Internship

Job Description

Accounting Intern – Summer 2027 | Flywheel Energy, LLC

The Tone:
This is an internship at Flywheel Energy, LLC, located in Oklahoma City, OK. Flywheel Energy operates as a private exploration and production company focused on achieving responsible growth while providing reliable, affordable energy that supports essential needs like food, water, shelter, and healthcare. This internship matters deeply as every new hire, including interns, is expected to enhance the company’s capabilities and contribute to its mission. The role offers real accountability within a culture centered on excellence and personal ownership, where individuals are surrounded by high-performing teams and empowered to make a meaningful impact.

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

• Team: Works alongside high-performing, self-directed teams within the finance and accounting function.
• Mission: To gain practical, hands-on exposure to the entire accounting cycle of an operated exploration and production company, including specialized oil and gas accounting practices, and contribute to process improvement in a growing environment.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Exposure: Gain hands-on exposure to the complete accounting cycle within an operated exploration and production company, understanding the flow of financial information.
• Learn: Understand and apply accounting principles unique to the oil and gas industry, specifically within areas such as revenue distribution and joint interest billing.
• Improve: Actively participate in building and improving evolving accounting processes and systems, contributing to “the better way” in a high-growth environment.
• Own: Take personal ownership of assigned projects and tasks from day one, demonstrating accountability and driving tangible outcomes, including contributing ideas and challenging existing methods.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Candidates should possess a foundational understanding of accounting principles, suitable for an intern eager to learn within an energy sector accounting function. This role is designed for individuals motivated to maximize their contribution in a professional setting.
• Experience: No specific years of prior professional experience are required for this internship. Candidates should demonstrate a capacity for hard work and a readiness to embrace challenges as opportunities for learning, growth, and contribution.
• Skills: Strong self-motivation and a proactive “hungry” approach to work; genuine humility, characterized by a “we” instead of “I” mindset and appreciation for team strengths; effective communication skills, including active listening, demonstrating “people smarts”; a commitment to personal ownership of outcomes; and a growth mindset, always seeking a “better way” to perform tasks.