Intern / Co-op - Accounting (Fall 2026)

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.

Intern 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. Accounting interns are placed in the following areas :

• Audit Assurance & Advisory Services (Findlay and San Antonio All Terms)
• Accounting major is preferred, but other business majors may be considered
• General Accounting (Findlay All Terms)
• Joint Venture Accounting / Operations Accounting (Denver All Terms)
• Operations Accounting (Findlay & San Antonio All Terms)
• Tax Accounting (Findlay All Terms)

Specific duties may include : 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 reconciliations; 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 Controllers 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 Controllers 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 Controllers 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.

Qualifications

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location : Findlay, Ohio

Pay Min / Max : $0.00 - $999.99 Hourly

Grade : HRLY1

Location Address : 539 S Main St

Additional locations : Denver, Colorado, San Antonio, Texas

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS / HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.