Accounting Intern

Job Description

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

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Marathon Petroleum Corporation, located in Findlay, Ohio, with additional opportunities in Denver, Colorado, San Antonio, Texas, and various refinery locations. Marathon Petroleum is an energy industry leader committed to being a great place to work, fostering new ideas, encouraging diverse perspectives, developing its people, and promoting a collaborative team environment. As an intern, you will receive essential on-the-job training in the dynamics of the petroleum industry, gain specifics of your job assignment, and learn to use various software programs. This role is crucial for developing future accounting professionals and directly contributes to the company’s financial operations and talent pipeline, fueling both personal and professional growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Findlay, OH, San Antonio, TX, Denver, CO, and various refinery locations.
• Pay: $21.63 – $27.04 hourly
• Team: Accounting interns are placed within the Controller’s Organization in Operations Accounting, Refinery Accounting, Tax Accounting, or Audit Assurance & Advisory Services.
• Mission: To gain practical experience in accounting functions within the petroleum industry, support financial operations, and develop professional skills.

What You’ll Actually Do
Accounting interns at Marathon Petroleum are placed in various critical areas, including Operations Accounting (Findlay, San Antonio, & Denver – All Terms), Refinery Accounting (Various Locations – Summer Term), Tax Accounting (Findlay – All Terms), and Audit Assurance & Advisory Services (Findlay and San Antonio* – All Terms). Within these placements, specific duties may include:
• Analyze and process business documents and accounting/financial data.
• Prepare proper financial statement journal entries and general ledger account reconcilements.
• Assist in preparing tax information and budgets.
• Test SOX and Non-SOX controls as part of auditing activities.
• Interface with various departments to foster collaborative working relationships.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Concurrent enrollment in a bachelor’s degree (or higher) seeking program for the duration of the experience, with Accounting as the required major, though other business majors may be considered. Entry-Level.
• Experience: Strong academic performance is required. No specific prior professional experience is mandated, as on-the-job training will be provided.
• Skills: Analytical skills for data processing and financial analysis, ability to prepare financial entries and reconciliations, and attention to detail for control testing and budget assistance.
• Bonus: Military experience is a plus.