Intern/Co-op - Accounting (Fall 2026)

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Findlay, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

An exciting career awaits you At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment. 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. Accounting interns are placed in the following areas: Audit Assurance & Advisory Services, General Accounting, Joint Venture Accounting/Operations Accounting, Operations Accounting, and Tax Accounting. Specific duties may include analyzing and processing business documents, analyzing accounting and financial data to prepare financial statement journal entries, preparing general ledger account reconciliations, preparing tax information, testing SOX and Non-SOX controls in auditing, and assisting in preparing budgets. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to interface with various departments outside of the Controller's Organization, developing collaborative relationships. Should you choose a career with Marathon, additional responsibilities will be added as you progress, including 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 developing new processes to enhance efficiency is encouraged. As you progress, you will be given opportunities to work with and mentor less experienced accountants, or perhaps 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 who 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.

Requirements

Accounting major is preferred, but other business majors may be considered
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
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

Nice To Haves

Military experience a plus

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
More complex accounting and analysis activities (as career progresses)
Presentation of new ideas and concepts in formal meetings (as career progresses)
Creative thought in enhancing existing accounting processes, or in the development of new processes to enhance efficiency
Work with and mentor less experienced accountants (as career progresses)
Perform as the lead analyst in an accounting section (as career progresses)