Accounting Intern

Location : Big West Oil - North Salt Lake, Utah

Job Type : Internship (Full-Time, On-Site)

Internship Term : Summer 2026 (May - August)

Big West Oil's accounting internship is a structured summer program for full-time university students. You will gain hands-on experience in financial record-keeping, data analysis, and reporting under the guidance of seasoned professionals. This role offers the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world tasks, helping to prepare you for a successful and well-rounded career in accounting.

Position Overview : Are you a full-time student looking to gain practical, hands-on experience in the world of corporate accounting and finance? Big West Oil's summer internship program is a structured opportunity designed to provide you with the skills and experience needed for a successful career. Our program runs from May to August and offers the diversity and hands-on training necessary to become an effective, well-rounded accounting professional. As an intern, you will be mentored by a seasoned professional and integrated into our finance team to support the day-to-day accounting functions of a large-scale industrial operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist with the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Analyze financial data and perform variance analysis to help identify trends and discrepancies.
• Contribute to special projects, including audits and process improvement initiatives.
• Learn and apply financial reporting standards, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate financial data.
• Maintain and organize financial records and documentation.
• Develop data via visualization tools such as Power BI.

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What You'll Gain :

About Big West Oil LLC. :

Owned and operated by FJ Management, Big West Oil believes employees are the key to success. The facility currently employs about 270 people, with an average employee tenure of 12 years. Employees at Big West Oil LLC take pride in creating lasting value. Big West Oil is one of five Utah refineries that produce gasoline, diesel, and other chemicals. We pride ourselves on being industry stewards in environmental compliance, and we are passionate about building a family-oriented culture that supports employee fulfillment and career growth.

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