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Intern/Co-op - Accounting (Spring 2027 - Denver, CO))

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Denver, COFull-time$21.63–27.04/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$21.63–27.04/hr
Location
Denver, CO
Role Type
Co-op
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Marathon Petroleum’s accounting internship provides on-the-job training in petroleum-industry accounting and software programs. Interns may work in operations accounting, refinery accounting, tax accounting, or audit assurance and advisory services, depending on location and term. Assignments may include accounting and financial analysis, journal entries, reconciliations, tax information, controls testing, and budget assistance. The role is available during spring, summer, and fall semesters.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Accounting Analysis, nice to haveFinancial Analysis, nice to haveJournal Entries, nice to haveGeneral Ledger Reconciliation, nice to haveTax Preparation, nice to haveControls Testing, nice to haveBudget Preparation, nice to have

Qualifications

Accounting Major, requiredStrong Academic Performance, requiredConcurrent Bachelor's Enrollment, requiredReliable Transportation, requiredMilitary Experience, nice to haveUS Work Authorization Without Sponsorship, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Denver CO

Full time

00025251

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.

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:

Accounting Area (Location/Term)

Operations Accounting (Findlay, San Antonio, & Denver – All Terms)

Refinery Accounting – (Various Locations – Summer Term)

Tax Accounting (Findlay – All Terms)

Audit Assurance & Advisory Services (Findlay and San Antonio* – All Terms)

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

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 reconcilements; 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 Controller's 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 Controller's 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 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.

Qualifications:

  • Required Major: Accounting*

  • 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.

  • Positions are available spring, summer, and fall semesters

  • 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

  • Military experience a plus

  • Availability to work 40 hours per week

  • MIN - $21.63 per hour / MAX - $27.04 per hour

Learn more about Marathon Petroleum’s benefits at www.mympcbenefits.com

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

External Field.

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

Location:

Denver CO

Job Requisition ID:

00025251

Pay Min/Max:

$0.00 - $999.99 Hourly

Grade:

HRLY1

Location Address:

1515 Arapahoe St Twr1 Ste 1600

Additional locations:

Education:

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Intern

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. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here (https://marathonpetroleum.brandextract.com/staged/marathonpetroleum.com/content/documents/Jobs\_/Department\_of\_Labor\_EEOC\_.pdf) . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] . Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,445 open Accountant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21.63–27.04/hr
  • US median$42–50/hr926 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $24.34/hr, is 49% below the US median midpoint ($48/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Accountant hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 99 open Accountant jobs in Colorado and 3,445 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
Accountant postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (2,325 postings).
Education
1,813 of the 3,445 open Accountant jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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