Intern/Co-op - Accounting (Summer 2026 - Los Angeles, CA)
LA Metro Area
Internship
Onsite
$20.19/hr - $25.24/hr
Intern
Marathon Petroleum Corporation is an energy industry leader committed to fostering personal and professional growth. As an Accounting Intern, you will receive on-the-job training and assist in various accounting tasks such as analyzing business documents, preparing financial statements, and collaborating with different departments.
Responsibilities
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
Assistance in preparing budgets
Interface with a variety of departments outside of the Controller's Organization
Developing a collaborative relationship with individuals within those departments
Adding additional responsibilities as you progress in your career
Performing more complex accounting and analysis activities
Presentation of new ideas and concepts in formal meetings
Enhancing existing accounting processes
Development of new processes to enhance efficiency
Mentoring less experienced accountants
Performing as the lead analyst in an accounting section
Providing experience in as many areas of the business as practical
Transferring to operational components of the business such as: Refining, Commercial, Logistics & Storage, Pipeline and Gathering & Processing
Opportunities 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
MIN - $20.19 per hour / MAX - $25.24 per hour
Preferred
Military experience a plus
Access to health, vision, and dental insurance
Paid time off
401k matching program
Paid parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream and midstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio.
