Jobs · Accounting · California

Intern/Co-op - Accounting (Summer 2027)

Marathon Petroleum Corporation · Los Angeles, California, United States · 3 wk ago
Accounting$20.19/hrPart-time

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 of 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 be added as you progress, including:

  • More complex accounting and analysis activities
  • Presentation of new ideas and concepts in formal meetings
  • Enhancing existing accounting processes or developing new ones 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

Hourly pay range: $20.19 – $25.24

Benefits

  • 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

Primary location: Findlay, Ohio

Additional locations: Canton, Ohio; Catlettsburg, Kentucky; Denver, Colorado; Robinson, Illinois; San Antonio, Texas; Texas City, Texas; Wilmington, California

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