Intern/Co-op - Accounting (Summer 2027)
About the role
As an intern at MPC, you will receive on-the-job training related to the dynamics of the petroleum industry, the specifics of your job assignment, and the use of various software programs. The Controller's Organization is committed to developing accountants by providing experience in as many areas of the business as practical.
Accounting interns are placed in the following areas:
- Audit Assurance & Advisory Services (Findlay and San Antonio* – All Terms) – Accounting major preferred, but other business majors may be considered
- General Accounting (Findlay – All Terms)
- Joint Venture Accounting/Operations Accounting (Denver – All Terms)
- Operations Accounting (Findlay & San Antonio – All Terms)
- Property Accounting (Findlay – All Terms)
- Tax Accounting (Findlay – All Terms)
Responsibilities
- Analyzing and processing business documents
- Analysis of accounting and financial data 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
- Assistance in preparing budgets
- Interface with a variety of departments outside of the Controller's Organization to develop collaborative relationships
Should you choose a career with Marathon, additional responsibilities will include:
- More complex accounting and analysis activities
- Presentation of new ideas and concepts in formal meetings
- Enhancing existing accounting processes or developing new processes to improve efficiency
- Mentoring less experienced accountants or leading as the primary analyst in an accounting section
Accountants demonstrating exceptional proficiency may transfer to other areas of the Company, such as:
- Refining, Commercial, Logistics & Storage, Pipeline, and Gathering & Processing
- Tax, Internal Audit, Finance & Treasury, Business Development, and Supply Chain
Requirements
- Required Major: Accounting*
- Strong academic performance
- Authorization to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without employment visa sponsorship now or in the future
- Concurrent enrollment in a bachelor’s degree (or higher) seeking program for the duration of the experience
- Ability to provide reliable transportation to and from the workplace
- Availability to work 40 hours per week
Military experience is a plus.
Pay
$20.19 – $25.24 per hour
Benefits
Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program including:
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- 401k matching program
- Paid parental leave
- Educational reimbursement
- Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program
Detailed benefit information is available at mympcbenefits.com.
Locations
- Findlay, Ohio (primary)
- Canton, Ohio
- Catlettsburg, Kentucky
- Denver, Colorado
- Robinson, Illinois
- San Antonio, Texas
- Texas City, Texas
- Wilmington, California
Positions are available for spring, summer, and fall semesters.