Intern/Co-op - Accounting (Spring 2025)

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Apr 2

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Accounting & Tax
Findlay, +2
Quick Apply

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You must major in Accounting, have strong academics, be authorized to work in the US indefinitely, enrolled in a degree program, provide reliable transportation, and military experience is a plus.
You will analyze financial data, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, test controls, assist in budgeting, and collaborate with various departments. Opportunities for career growth and mentorship are available, leading to potential roles in other areas of the company.

Requirements

Required Major: Accounting*
Strong academic performance
Candidates 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.
Positions are available spring, summer, and fall semesters
Concurrent enrollment in a degree seeking program for the duration of the experience
Must be able to provide reliable transportation to and from place of work
Military experience a plus

Responsibilities

nalyzing and processing of business documents; analysis of accounting and financial data in order to prepare proper financial statement journal entries; preparation of general ledger account reconcilements; preparation of tax information; testing SOX and Non-SOX controls in auditing; and assistance in preparing budgets. Additionally, you will be given the opportunity to interface with a variety of departments outside of the Controller's Organization, developing a collaborative relationship with individuals within those departments.
Should you choose a career with Marathon, additional responsibilities will be added as you progress in your career. These include more complex accounting and analysis activities, and the presentation of new ideas and concepts in formal meetings. Creative thought in enhancing existing accounting processes, or in the development of new processes to enhance efficiency, is encouraged. Also, as you progress, you will be given opportunities to work with and mentor less experienced accountants, or perhaps be given the opportunity to perform as the lead analyst in an accounting section.
The Controller's Organization is committed to developing accountants by providing them experience in as many areas of the business as practical. Accountants that demonstrate exceptional proficiency are eligible for opportunities within other areas of the Company, where the analytical skills developed while in the Controller's Organization are highly valued. Accountants often transfer to operational components of the business such as: Refining, Commercial, Logistics & Storage, Pipeline and Gathering & Processing. Additionally, opportunities exist in Tax, Internal Audit, Finance & Treasury, Business Development, and Supply Chain.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

We are a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio.

Energy

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1887

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.