Intern - 2026/27

Martindale Consultants, Inc.•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

This internship focuses on developing expertise and technical knowledge in oil and gas accounting and audit processes. Interns will utilize critical thinking and strong analytical skills to analyze and understand contracts. The role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in data analysis. Martindale aims to be a leading provider of business solutions and financial expertise in the energy sector, dedicated to delivering exceptional services and fostering long-term client relationships. Their mission is to provide the highest level of expertise, care, and professionalism, ensuring the continued growth and success of clients and the company. Martindale upholds values of Integrity, Care, Excellence, Loyalty, and Growth, prioritizing a supportive and inclusive environment.

Requirements

Willingness to learn and develop expertise and technical knowledge in oil and gas accounting and audit processes.
Critical thinking and strong analytical skills.
Ability to analyze and understand contracts.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in data analysis.
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, process driven, and a problem-solver.
Adept at communicating clearly and concisely.
High level of emotional intelligence.
Willingness to commit to ensuring contributions enhance the team.
Strong ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities.
Enjoy travel and are willing to work extended hours when required to complete a project or assignment.
Consistent workplace behavior, level of productivity, and communication.
Reliable follow through internally and externally.
Fosters positive working relationships with colleagues, contributes actively to team efforts, and seeks opportunities to support others.
Actively seeks performance feedback from colleagues, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
Works to understand personal and team members’ strengths, weaknesses, and communication styles, and adapts accordingly.
Proactively takes an ownership mentality of their work product or any task performed and strive to do what is necessary to meet a satisfactory result.
Pursuit of Bachelor’s degree.
Tech savvy and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI.
Willingness to travel for an extended period.

Responsibilities

Works directly under the supervision of a VP, Manager, Supervisor, or Lead on specific projects.
Performs internal, expense, revenue, royalty, and net profit share audits in an assist or lead capacity.
Seeks opportunities to learn the COPAS guidelines and accounting procedures, oil and gas terminology, and oil and gas operations.
Seeks to understand oil and gas contracts and the ability to apply contractual terms to accounting and audit processes. Contracts can include lease clauses, joint operating agreements, accounting procedures, state laws and regulations, contracts, master service agreements, and other contracts.
Seeks to understand audit processes and Martindale documentation standards and workpaper techniques.
Creates, maintains, and manages well-organized workpapers and other documents in support of an audit or project consistent with Martindale standards; clears review notes and applies the review notes to future projects.
Analyzes a variety of data and information then develops and supports audit conclusions and other recommendations.
Communicates efficiently and often.
Writes professional emails, memos, requests for information, and formal reports.
Uses logical reasoning.
Willing to take on additional tasks and/or responsibilities to complete each project.
Provides back-up support for individual team members as needed.
Works within a team setting and assists the Lead in all parts of the audit process.
Works within the audit team to create an exceptional client experience through high quality support and communication.
Provides value to the audit team and organization to facilitate the practice’s continued growth and development.