I-2663 - Accounting Intern Summer 2026 - UH

Hilcorp Energy•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Project based internship designed to provide hands-on experience in accounting through involvement in various projects that contribute to the overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the company. In-person May-August 2026 summer internship in Downtown Houston. Interns will be introduced to other accounting/finance departments in order to provide a full picture of accounting/finance functions. Accounting Departments: Production & Regulatory - tracks and allocates oil & gas production and reports to the regulatory agencies Revenue - records oil and gas sales Royalty and Severance Tax - files and pays royalties and severance taxes Midstream - accounts for all pipeline and plant activity Accounts Payable - records and pays expenditures Joint Interest Billing - bills partners pursuant to Joint Operating Agreements Technical Accounting - maintains and supports the accounting system and its users Internal Financial Reporting – responsible for all internal financial analysis, reporting and planning Property Accounting - provides support for A&D and Property, Plant & Equipment related transactions Joint Venture Audit -performs and hosts joint venture audits Owner Relations - provides customer service to interest owners and partners

Requirements

Is highly motivated, shares our core values and has a passion to succeed.
Has desire to work in the Oil & Gas production accounting field.
Has strong analytical ability.
Has outstanding administrative and organizational skills.
Has excellent spreadsheet and data management skills.
Has excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to present financial information in an organized and concise manner.
Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and management.
Proficiency in the use and application of the following software: Required: Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Candidate for a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance maintaining a 3.0 grade point average.

Responsibilities

Work on assigned projects aimed at increasing operational efficiencies or creating cost savings for the company.
Collaborate with team members to implement recommendations and track the impact of the projects.
Support an accounting team with day-to-day tasks such as data entry, transaction processing, and reconciliation
Participate in departmental meetings and training sessions to broaden your understanding of corporate accounting practices.
Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment, and innovation.
Supports company vision and mission.
Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
Ability to remain professional, positive, determined, and focused when facing challenging situations.
Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Other duties as assigned by management.