Marathon Petroleum Corporation · 4 months ago
Intern/Co-op - Accounting (Fall 2026)
Marathon Petroleum Corporation is an energy industry leader committed to being a great place to work. They are seeking an Accounting Intern who will receive on-the-job training in various areas of accounting, including audit assurance, general accounting, and tax accounting, while developing collaborative relationships across departments.
EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
As an intern, 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
Analyzing and processing of business documents; analysis of accounting and financial data in order 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; and assistance in preparing budgets
Additionally, you will be given the opportunity to interface with a variety of departments outside of the Controller's Organization, developing a collaborative relationship with individuals within those departments
Should you choose a career with Marathon, additional responsibilities will be added as you progress in your career
These include more complex accounting and analysis activities, and the presentation of new ideas and concepts in formal meetings
Creative thought in enhancing existing accounting processes, or in the development of new processes to enhance efficiency, is encouraged
Also, as you progress, you will be given opportunities to work with and mentor less experienced accountants, or perhaps be given the opportunity to perform as the lead analyst in an accounting section
The Controller's Organization is committed to developing accountants by providing them experience in as many areas of the business as practical
Accountants that demonstrate exceptional proficiency are eligible for opportunities within other areas of the Company, where the analytical skills developed while in the Controller's Organization are highly valued
Accountants often transfer to operational components of the business such as: Refining, Commercial, Logistics & Storage, Pipeline and Gathering & Processing
Additionally, opportunities exist in Tax, Internal Audit, Finance & Treasury, Business Development, and Supply Chain
Qualification
Required
Required Major: Accounting
Strong academic performance
Candidates must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future
Positions are available spring, summer, and fall semesters
Concurrent enrollment in a bachelors degree (or higher) seeking program for the duration of the experience
Must be able to provide reliable transportation to and from place of work
Availability to work 40 hours per week
Preferred
Military experience a plus
Benefits
Access to health, vision, and dental insurance
Paid time off
401k matching program
Paid parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program
Company
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream and midstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2B2025-02-06Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2011-07-01IPO
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