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Marathon Petroleum Corporation · 4 months ago

Intern/Co-op - Accounting (Fall 2026)

Denver, Colorado

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20.19/hr - $25.24/hr

Start in 2026 Fall

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

No H1B

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