Accounting Intern (Fall 2026)

About the role

An O'Reilly Auto Parts corporate accounting internship offers students the opportunity to gain valuable experience in and learn about non-public, industry accounting. Interns will build upon their current skillsets to develop professionally by strengthening their soft skills while assisting with daily tasks and participating in intern program specific activities.

Responsibilities

• Aid in team's day-to-day responsibilities.
• Demonstrate excellent service to customers, vendors, and team members.
• Follow team procedures and learn company databases.
• Review, validate, and prepare data updates for entry.
• Perform clerical duties and organize documents.
• Fulfill customer requests provided by senior team members.
• Scan and index files to meet record retention requirements.
• Provide suggestions and opportunities for process improvements.
• Attend team and department meetings, including observation of a budget to actual meeting.
• Shadow a staff accountant.
• Participate in team building activities.
• Meet with department leaders and engage with corporate accounting and tax team members.
• Listen to quarterly earnings calls.
• Contribute to other ad hoc tasks and projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Junior or senior accounting major at an accredited college or university.
• Ability to work well independently and within a team.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective time management and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Total Compensation Package:
• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions
• Health & Wellness Programs:
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Career Growth:
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

Pay

The internship requires students to consistently work 22 hours per week (Monday – Friday) through the entirety of the semester.

Schedule

This internship runs for the length of one school semester and takes place in the spring and fall semesters. Generally, spring semester internships run from mid-January to early-May, and fall semester internships run from late-August to early-December.

Company Information

O'Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable. Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: rar@oreillyauto.com or call (800) 471-7431 option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.