Accounting Intern - Multiple Internships Available

About the role

Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We’re on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments. New to the midstream energy sector? No problem! Plains offers a comprehensive formal training program, featuring on-the-job training, companywide learning series, online educational tools and student programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist & support senior team members in various ad-hoc & reoccurring projects involving the gathering, consolidating, analyzing, and presenting of company and commodity market data;
• Assist in analyzing and developing various Accounting initiatives & ideas to support Plains’ asset and commodity logistics business;
• Creating and updating reports based on both internal proprietary company data, and commodity market data using Microsoft tools, Oracle, and SharePoint;
• Utilize the latest technologies available to support senior team members in creating more efficient and streamlined processes for analyzing and presenting data to make business decisions;
• Develop an understanding of both processes and the overall function of the assigned business group;
• Achieve and complete assigned tasks as outlined at the beginning of the work term;
• Complete and present an assigned project; and
• Attend internal/external meetings, where applicable.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate (bachelors) degree in Business, Economics, Finance, and/or Accounting;
• Previous work terms are considered an asset;
• Ideal candidates are analytical, creative, connected, and entrepreneurial;
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Proven flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing business conditions;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating strong analytical and organizational skills;
• Preference will be given to a student who will be returning to university to finish their undergraduate degree following the completion of this work term;
• Must be able and willing to relocate to Houston for the entire duration of the work term;
• Must be able to commit to a 3-month work term starting May 17, 2027;
• Must comply with the Company’s Drug & Alcohol Policy including pre-employment testing; and
• Must provide satisfactory references and complete a Criminal Background Check.

Program details

Our Accounting Intern opportunities are available in the following groups:

• Financial Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• JV and Regulatory Accounting
• Pipeline Accounting
• Crude Oil Accounting

The successful candidates will be exposed to sub-disciplines within Accounting and Finance that will put the knowledge obtained through university into practice. They will also participate in several meaningful projects designed to both impact the bottom line of Plains business success and develop skills necessary for our graduate opportunities that strong performing interns may become eligible for upon graduation.