Accounting Intern - Spring 2027

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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.
• All other ad hoc tasks and projects, as assigned.

What You'll Gain

• Understanding of the overall company concept and culture values, including brand, customer, and service.
• Open feedback and mentorship.
• Professional development and connections with O’Reilly team members and leadership.

Requirements

• 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

• Competitive wages and paid time off.
• Stock purchase plan and 401k with employer contributions starting day one.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with optional flexible spending account (FSA).
• Team member health and wellbeing programs.
• Tuition and educational assistance programs.
• Opportunities for career growth.

Schedule

22 hours per week (Monday – Friday) through the entirety of the semester.