I-26132 - Accounting Intern - Summer 2027

Project-based internship designed to provide hands-on experience in accounting through involvement in various projects that contribute to the overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the company. In-person May–August 2027 summer internship in Downtown Houston.

Responsibilities

• Work on assigned projects aimed at increasing operational efficiencies or creating cost savings for the company.
• Collaborate with team members to implement recommendations and track the impact of the projects.
• Support an accounting team with day-to-day tasks such as data entry, transaction processing, and reconciliation.
• Participate in departmental meetings and training sessions to broaden your understanding of corporate accounting practices.
• Interns will be introduced to other accounting/finance departments in order to provide a full picture of accounting/finance functions:
  • Production & Regulatory – tracks and allocates oil & gas production and reports to the regulatory agencies
  • Revenue – records oil & gas sales
  • Royalty and Severance Tax – files and pays royalties and severance taxes
  • Accounts Payable – records and pays expenditures
  • Joint Interest Billing – bills partners pursuant to Joint Operating Agreements
  • Technical Accounting – maintains and supports the accounting system and its users
  • Financial Planning & Analysis – responsible for all internal financial analysis, reporting and planning
  • Property Accounting – provides support for A&D and Property, Plant & Equipment related transactions
  • Joint Venture Audit – performs and hosts joint venture audits
  • Owner Relations – provides customer service to interest owners and partners
• Adhere to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment, and innovation.
• Support company vision and mission.
• Adhere to established work schedule, attendance standards and be punctual to work and meetings.
• Maintain professionalism, positivity, determination, and focus when facing challenging situations.
• Maintain employee confidence and protect company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Highly motivated, shares core values, and has a passion to succeed.
• Desire to work in the Oil & Gas production accounting field.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Outstanding administrative and organizational skills.
• Excellent spreadsheet and data management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to present financial information in an organized and concise manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

Candidate for a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance maintaining a 3.0 grade point average.